Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000021J2E
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [12/2021 -           ]
Title: CRUISE CONTROL: DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (for HV Model): P163081; Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]

DTC

P163081

Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received

DESCRIPTION

The No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) sends signals such as brake request signals to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly. If an abnormal signal is detected, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly stores DTC P163081.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

DTC Output from

P163081

Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received

When the dynamic radar cruise control system is operating, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly detects abnormal data sent from the No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) for approximately 1 second or more.

  • Electronically controlled brake system
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly

Does not come on

Radar Cruise1

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Before replacing the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly, refer to Registration.

w/ Smart Key System: Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION

w/o Smart Key System: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2022]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (for HV Model without Smart Key System): REGISTRATION 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (for HV Model without Smart Key System): REGISTRATION

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTCs (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM)

(a) Check for electronically controlled brake system DTCs.

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are not output

A

Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output

B

B

GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM

A

2.

CHECK FOR DTCs (Radar Cruise1)

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; CRUISE CONTROL: DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (for HV Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Clear DTCs

(b) Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

HINT:

If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

(c) Check for DTCs.

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; CRUISE CONTROL: DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (for HV Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC P163081 is not output

A

DTC P163081 is output

B

A

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

B

REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 2022 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU: REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU: REMOVAL