Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FREB
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): C1626; Steering Angle Sensor Failure; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 08/2020]

DTC

C1626

Steering Angle Sensor Failure

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored if the parking assist ECU receives a signal via CAN communication from the steering sensor that indicates an internal malfunction.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1626

Steering Angle Sensor Failure

A fail flag is transmitted from the steering angle sensor
  • Steering sensor
  • Parking assist ECU

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When "!" mark is displayed on the parking assist ECU after the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, correct the steering angle neutral point.

    Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

  • Depending on the parts that are replaced or operations that are performed during vehicle inspection or maintenance, calibration of other systems as well as the panoramic view monitor system may be needed.

    Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

  • The vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) which includes components such as airbags. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts), be sure to read the precaution for Supplemental Restraint System.
    • w/ Occupant Classification System: 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): PRECAUTION 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): PRECAUTION
    • w/o Occupant Classification System: 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/o Occupant Classification System): PRECAUTION

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Chassis > Circumference Monitoring Camera Control Module > Clear DTCs

(b) Check for DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Chassis > Circumference Monitoring Camera Control Module > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTC C1626 is not output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

2.

REPLACE STEERING SENSOR

(a) Replace the steering sensor with a new or normally functioning one.

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL

NEXT

3.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Chassis > Circumference Monitoring Camera Control Module > Clear DTCs

(b) Check for DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Chassis > Circumference Monitoring Camera Control Module > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTC C1626 is not output.

OK

END (STEERING SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE)
NG

REPLACE PARKING ASSIST ECU