DTC B1798: Yaw Rate Sensor Module Malfunction; DTC B1799: Vehicle Stability Control ECU Malfunction [12/2019 - 11/2023]: Procedure

2025 Toyota Highlander XLE, FWDSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK DTC (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for electronically controlled brake system DTCs.

      for Gasoline Model: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2019 - ]

      for HV Model: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2019 - ]

      OK

      DTCs are not output.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM 

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 11/2023]

    for HV Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2021 - 11/2023]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Using the GTS, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      OK

      CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      HINT: 

      Refer to Communication Bus Check in CAN Communication System.

      for Gasoline Model: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2022 - 11/2023]

      for HV Model: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2020 - 10/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2022 - 11/2023]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - 11/2023]

    for HV Model: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - 11/2023]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK DTC (HEALTH CHECK) 
    1. Using the GTS, perform a health check.

      OK

      DTCs are not output.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.