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DTC C121C Torque request signal rejection


caution
  • If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect DTC may be set. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54C - Diagnostic trouble code diagnosis ).
  • Whenever ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.
  • Do not drop or shock the G and yaw rate sensor.
  • When the G and yaw rate sensor is replaced, always carry out calibration to make ASC-ECU learn the neutral point (Refer to ).
  • When the hydraulic unit (integrated with ASC-ECU) is replaced, always carry out the calibration of the steering wheel sensor, the G and yaw rate sensor and brake fluid pressure sensor (Refer to , and ).

OPERATION
ASC-ECU sends the signal to the engine control module (ECM) as necessary to decrease the engine output for the ASC system operation.

DTC SET CONDITIONS
This DTC is set when the request for the decrease of output is rejected by the engine control module (ECM).

PROBABLE CAUSES

  • Wrong coding of engine control module (ECM)
  • engine control module (ECM) malfunction
  • ASC-ECU malfunction
  • External noise interference

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnosis
Use scan tool to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 3.
Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54C - CAN Bus Diagnostic table ). On completion, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. DTC recheck after resetting CAN bus lines

Q. Is DTC C121C set?
Go to Step 3.
The procedure is complete.

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III other system DTC
Use scan tool to check that the DTC is set in the engine control module (ECM).

Q. Is the DTC set?
Troubleshoot the engine control module (ECM) <Refer to GROUP 13B - Troubleshooting, Diagnosis function (2000-turbo) or GROUP 13C - Troubleshooting, Diagnosis function (2400)>, and then go to Step 7.
Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III DTC
Check that DTC U1417 is set in ASC-ECU.

Q. Is DTCU1417 set?
Troubleshoot for DTC U1417 (Refer to ). Then go to Step 5.
Replace the hydraulic unit (ASC-ECU) (Refer to ). Then go to Step 7.

STEP 5. M.U.T.-III data list
Check the following service data (Refer to ).

  • Item 68: Allow ESP torque request

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 6.
Replace the engine control module (ECM) <Refer to GROUP 13B - Troubleshooting, Diagnosis function (2000-turbo) or GROUP 13C - Troubleshooting, Diagnosis function (2400)>, and then go to Step 7.

STEP 6. Check whether the DTC is reset.

Q. Is DTC C121C set?
Replace the hydraulic unit (ASC-ECU) (Refer to ). Then go to Step 7.
If the trouble symptom is resolved, an intermittent malfunction such as poorly engaged connector(s) or wiring harness is suspected (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

STEP 7. Check whether the DTC is reset

Q. Is DTC C121C set?
Return to Step 1.
The procedure is complete.