Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FAHZ
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM: C1AB8; Destination Information Undefined; 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

DTC

C1AB8

Destination Information Undefined

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when correct destination information is not sent from the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) and destination information cannot be confirmed after a blind spot monitor sensor has been replaced.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1AB8

Destination Information Undefined

The blind spot monitor sensor cannot communicate with the main body ECU
  • CAN communication system
  • Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)
  • Blind spot monitor sensor RH
  • Blind spot monitor sensor LH

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When checking for DTCs, make sure that the blind spot monitor system is turned on.
  • Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration.

    w/ Smart Key System (for Start Function, Gasoline Model):

    Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2020 MY RAV4 [10/2019 - 08/2020]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2021 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION

    w/ Smart Key System (for Start Function, HV Model):

    Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION 2020 - 2021 MY RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC

(a) Check for CAN communication system DTCs.

for Gasoline Model

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 02/2019]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2019 MY RAV4 [02/2019 - 10/2019]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2020 MY RAV4 [10/2019 - 08/2020]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2021 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 12/2021]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2022 MY RAV4 [12/2021 - 10/2022]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2024 MY RAV4 [10/2023 - 11/2024]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2025 MY RAV4 [11/2024 -        ]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

for HV Model

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2019 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2020 MY RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 06/2020]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2020 MY RAV4 HV [06/2020 - 08/2020]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2021 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2022 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2023 - 11/2024]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 2025 MY RAV4 HV [11/2024 -        ]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

OK:

CAN communication system DTCs are not output.

NG

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

for Gasoline Model

Click here 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

for HV Model

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

OK

2.

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)

(a) Replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) with a new one.

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

NEXT

3.

RECHECK DTC

(a) Recheck for DTCs and check if the same DTC is output again.

Click here 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor Master > Trouble Codes

Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor Slave > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

No DTCs are output.

A

DTC C1AB8 is output ("Blind Spot Monitor Master").

B

DTC C1AB8 is output ("Blind Spot Monitor Slave").

C
A

END (MAIN BODY ECU [MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU] WAS DEFECTIVE)
B

REPLACE BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR LH 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2020 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 12/2021]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL

C

REPLACE BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR RH 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2020 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 12/2021]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: REMOVAL