Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 C Doc ID: RM0000017WY001X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION: MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: B1279; Rain Sensor Communication Stop; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

DTC

B1279

Rain Sensor Communication Stop

DESCRIPTION

  • This DTC is output when communication stops between the rain sensor and multiplex network body ECU (main).

DTC No.

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B1279

No signal from rain sensor ECU for more than 10 seconds.

  • Rain sensor
  • Wire harness

WIRING DIAGRAM

  • Refer to DTC B1214 and 1215 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION: MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: B1214,B1215; Short to B+ in Door System Communication Bus Malfunction+ .

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK RAIN SENSOR

(a) Check that the auto wiper system operates normally.

HINT:

In this inspection, whether or not the rain sensor CPU functions normally can be diagnosed.

NG

REPLACE RAIN SENSOR

OK

2.

CHECK WIRE HARNESS (RAIN SENSOR - WINDSHIELD WIPER ECU)

(a) Disconnect the ECU connectors mentioned in the table below.

(b) Check the continuity of the wire harness between the connectors.

Wire harness side connector of ECU

Terminal

Rain sensor - Windshield wiper ECU

R40-3 (MPX) - A51-1 (MPX1)

OK:

There is continuity between the connectors.

HINT:

If there is an open in any wire harness, repair it.

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

OK

REPLACE RAIN SENSOR