DESCRIPTION
If the communication line (EFIO-IMI) to the transponder key ECU assembly is stuck high (e.g. shorted to +B), the ECM stores this DTC.
DTC No. |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
DTC Output Confirmation Operation |
---|---|---|---|
B279A*1 |
Communication line (EFIO-IMI) between the ECM and transponder key ECU assembly is stuck high. |
|
Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait 6 seconds. |
B279A12*2 |
Communication line (EFIO-IMI) between the ECM and transponder key ECU assembly is stuck high. |
|
Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait 6 seconds. |
Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected |
Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected |
---|---|
Engine cannot be started (initial ignition occurs and engine cranks, then ignition stops) |
Engine cannot be started |
DTC No. |
Data List and Active Test |
---|---|
B279A*1 |
- |
B279A12*1 |
- |
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
PROCEDURE
1. |
CLEAR DTC |
(a) Clear the DTCs (See page ).
|
2. |
CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Perform "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" procedure.
(b) Check for DTCs (See page ).
Result |
Proceed to |
---|---|
DTC B279A (for 2TR-FE) or B279A12 (for 2GR-FKS) is output |
A |
DTC B279A (for 2TR-FE) or B279A12 (for 2GR-FKS) is not output |
B |
B | ![]() |
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
|
3. |
CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR |
(a) Check that the connectors are properly connected to the ECM and transponder key ECU assembly.
OK:
Connectors are properly connected.
NG | ![]() |
CONNECT CONNECTORS PROPERLY |
|
4. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY - ECM) |
(a) Disconnect the T10 transponder key ECU assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the E14*1 or E20*2 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
---|---|---|
T10-13 (EFIO) - E14-8 (IMI)*1 |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
T10-13 (EFIO) or E14-8 (IMI) - Body ground*1 |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
T10-13 (EFIO) - E20-10 (IMI)*2 |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
T10-13 (EFIO) or E20-10 (IMI) - Body ground*2 |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
NG | ![]() |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
|
5. |
REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY |
(a) Replace the transponder key ECU assembly with a new one (See page
).
|
6. |
CLEAR DTC |
(a) Clear the DTCs (See page ).
|
7. |
CHECK FOR DTC |
(a) Perform "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" procedure.
(b) Check for DTCs (See page ).
Result |
Proceed to |
---|---|
DTC B279A (for 2TR-FE) or B279A12 (for 2GR-FKS) is not output |
A |
DTC B279A is output (for 2TR-FE) |
B |
DTC B279A12 is output (for 2GR-FKS) |
C |
A | ![]() |
END (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE) |
B | ![]() |
REPLACE ECM |
C | ![]() |
REPLACE ECM |
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
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The procedure described below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
(See page
)
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