DTC P1617 Distance Control ECU Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
In the dynamic laser cruise control system, the ECM and the distance control ECU communicate with one another to control the system based on some designation information. If the designation information of the ECM and distance control ECU is different or the distance control ECU is malfunctioning, this DTC is recorded
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DTC No |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
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P1617 |
While the dynamic laser cruise control is either preparing for operation or operating, if a designation signal from the ECM and a designation return signal from the distance control ECU do not match or the distance control ECU is malfunctioning for more than a specific amount of time, the ECM records this trouble code | Distance control ECU |
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTICE: When the distance control ECU is replaced with a new one, initialization must be performed
1 CONFIRM DESIGNATION INFORMA
OK: The skid control buzzer sounds. (Initialization is performed.)
NOTICE:
2 CHECK DTC
Result

HINT: If DTC P1617 is still output after replacing the distance control ECU, replace the ECM.
END
Communication Error from ECM to Distance
Control ECU
Communication Error from VSC to ECMSymptom simulation
HINT:
The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no
problem symptoms occur. In such a case, a thorough
problem analysis must be carried out. A simulation of the
same or similar conditions and environment in which the
problem occurred in the customer's vehicle should be
carried out. No ...
Removal
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUBASSEMBLY
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET
6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 3 vacuum hoses.
...
Removal
1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM (See page AC-172)
2. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET (See page EM-
28)
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (See page
ET-3)
4. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose
sub-assembly from the coo ...