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Fail-Safe Chart








CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM:

FAIL-SAFE CHART

1. FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
(a) The fail-safe function starts if any bus (communication line) fails due to a short or other type of circuit failure. The fail-safe function differs in each system and ensures the minimum required function for each system.
(b) The table below shows the effects on each system when communication is impossible. For further details, refer to each system.





HINT:
- a: Control master ECU
- o: Related ECU or sensor