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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: C1626; Steering Angle Sensor Failure; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]

DTC

C1626

Steering Angle Sensor Failure

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored if the television camera assembly receives a signal via CAN communication from the steering sensor that indicates an internal malfunction.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1626

Steering Angle Sensor Failure

A fail flag is transmitted from the steering sensor
  • Steering sensor
  • Television camera assembly

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • If the cable was disconnected from and reconnected to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, the estimated course lines may not be displayed on the image of the area behind the vehicle. In this case, perform "Correct the Steering Angle Neutral Point".

    Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Depending on the parts that are replaced or operations that are performed during vehicle inspection or maintenance, calibration of other systems as well as the parking assist monitor system may be needed.

    Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

  • The vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) which includes components such as airbags. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts), be sure to read the precaution for Supplemental Restraint System.

    w/ Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): PRECAUTION 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): PRECAUTION

    w/o Occupant Classification System:

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  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

PROCEDURE

1.

REPLACE STEERING SENSOR

(a) Replace the steering sensor with a new or known good one.

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2.

CHECK DTC OUTPUT

(a) Clear the DTCs.

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Chassis > Rear Camera > Clear DTCs

(b) Recheck for DTCs and check that no DTCs are output.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Chassis > Rear Camera > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC C1626 is not output

A

DTC C1626 is output

B
A

END (STEERING SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE)
B

REPLACE TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY