Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 U
Service Category: Power Source/Network Section: Networking
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002VTB002X
Title: NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: FAIL-SAFE CHART (2008 Sequoia)

FAIL-SAFE CHART

1. FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

(a) When communication fails in any of the main wires (communication lines) due to a short circuit or other causes, the fail-safe function, which is specified for each system, operates to prevent the system from malfunctioning.

(b) The table below shows the effects on each system when communication is impossible. For further details, refer to each system.

Function (Function Description)

Control Master ECU

Related ECU or Sensor

Vehicle Behavior

Indicator and Buzzer

Memory Call

(Driver Seat, Mirror, Tilt and Telescopic)

Power seat control ECU

  • Outer Mirror Control ECU
  • Multiplex Tilt and Telescopic ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ECM
  • Combination Meter ECU

Stop memory call function

Nothing

Retractable Mirror

Outer Mirror Control ECU

Main Body ECU

Stop Retractable function

Nothing

Door Mirror Foot Light

Outer Mirror Control ECU

Main Body ECU

Stop door mirror foot light function

Nothing

Tilt and Telescopic: Auto Away/ Return

Multiplex Tilt and Telescopic ECU

  • Power seat control ECU
  • Main Body ECU

Stop auto away/ return function

Nothing

Power Back Door

Power Back Door ECU

  • Main Body ECU
  • ECM
  • Combination Meter ECU
  • Bus Buffer ECU

Stop power back door function

Stop "Power Back Door Buzzer"

Alarm

Main Body ECU

Bus Buffer ECU

Not influenced

Nothing

Door Lock Linked Speed

Main Body ECU

  • Combination Meter ECU
  • Bus Buffer ECU

Not possible to link with speed or shift

Nothing

Illumination

Main Body ECU

Combination Meter ECU

Change status of illumination

Nothing

Power Window

Main Body ECU

Bus Buffer ECU

Not influenced

Nothing

DRL

Main Body ECU

ECM

DRL does not illuminate

Nothing

Main Body ECU Buzzer Function

Main Body ECU

Power Back Door ECU

Stop some buzzer function

Stop "Power Back Door Buzzer"

Observation Function of MS Bus Communication Failure

Main Body ECU

  • Power seat control ECU
  • Outer Mirror Control ECU
  • Multiplex Tilt and Telescopic ECU
  • Power Back Door ECU

Not influenced

Nothing

Engine Control

ECM

-

Not influenced

Light on "MIL"*1

Normal Brake

Skid Control ECU

-

Not influenced

Nothing

ABS, VSC

Skid Control ECU

  • ECM
  • Steering Angle Sensor
  • 4WD Control ECU
  • Stop ABS operation
  • Stop VSC operation
  • Stop traction control
  • Light on "VSC Warning Light"
  • Light on "Slip Indicator Light"
  • Light on "ABS Warning Light"
  • Light on "Brake Warning Light"

Meter Buzzer Function

Combination Meter ECU

  • Main Body ECU
  • ECM
  • Skid Control ECU
  • Center Airbag Sensor

Stop some buzzer function

  • Stop "Key Reminder Buzzer"
  • Stop "Seat Belt Warning Buzzer"
  • Stop "Parking Brake ON Drive Warning Buzzer"
  • Stop "Half-open Warning Buzzer"
  • Stop "4WD Buzzer"
  • Stop "Slide Roof Buzzer"
  • Stop "Sports Shift Reject Buzzer"
  • Stop "Leader Cruise Buzzer"

Meter Indicator Function

Combination Meter ECU

  • Power Steering Control ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ECM
  • Skid Control ECU
  • Center Airbag Sensor
  • 4WD Control ECU

Does not illuminate or always illuminates

  • Light on "Airbag Warning Light"
  • Light on "BRAKE Warning Light"
  • Light on "ABS Warning Light"
  • Light on "PS Warning Light"

Data Recorder

Center Airbag Sensor

  • ECM
  • Combination Meter ECU

Stop recording

Light on "ABS Warning Light"

A/C

Air Conditioning Amplifier

  • Main Body ECU
  • ECM
  • Combination Meter ECU

Stop air conditioning

Nothing

Remote Start

Bus Buffer ECU

Main Body ECU

Not possible to control by wireless

Nothing

4WD

4WD Control ECU

  • ECM
  • Skid Control ECU
  • Combination Meter ECU
  • Air Conditioning Amplifier

Not possible to change between 4WD and 2WD

Nothing

Air Suspension

Suspension Control ECU

  • ECM
  • Skid Control ECU
  • Steering Angle Sensor
  • 4WD Control ECU

Not influenced

Nothing

Power Steering

Power Steering ECU

  • ECM
  • Skid Control ECU
  • Steering Angle Sensor

Stop assist steering

Light on "PS Warning Light"

Laser Cruise Control

Distance Control ECU

  • ECM
  • Skid Control ECU

Stop laser cruise control

  • Indicate at Multi Display
  • Light on "Master caution indicator"
  • Sound " Laser Cruise Buzzer"

NOTICE:

*1: MIL lights on only during VSC or ABS failure status.