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THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY IMMOBILISER SYSTEM(w/o Smart Entry and Start System) B279A Theft
Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation
DESCRIPTION
When the communication line (EFIO-IMI) between the transponder key ECU assembly and ECM is stuck on HI output, the ECM
stores this DTC.
DTC Detection
DTC No. Detection Item Trouble Area Note
Condition
· DTC Output
The communication line Harness or
Confirmation
(EFIO-IMI) between the connector
Theft Deterrent System · Operation:
ECM and transponder ECM
B279A Communication Line · Turn the
key ECU assembly is Transponder
High Fixation ignition switch
stuck on HI output (1 key ECU
to ON and wait
trip detection logic*). assembly
6 seconds.
*: Only output while a malfunction is present.
Vehicle Condition and Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected
Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected
Engine cannot be started (initial ignition occurs and engine
Engine cannot be started
cranks, then ignition stops)
Related Data List and Active Test
DTC No. Data List and Active Test
B279A -
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
· If the transponder key ECU assembly or ECM is replaced, refer to Service Bulletin.
· After repair, confirm that no DTCs are output by performing "DTC Output Confirmation Operation".
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PROCEDURE
[Link] DTC
a. Clear the DTCs.
Click hereVehicle Interior>THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY>IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (w/o Smart Entry and Start
System)>DTC CHECK / CLEAR
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs
Execute
Result:
Proceed to
NEXT
NEXT
[Link] FOR DTC
[Link] FOR DTC
a. Check for DTCs.
Click hereVehicle Interior>THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY>IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (w/o Smart Entry and Start
System)>DTC CHECK / CLEAR
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Execute
HINT:
Before checking for DTCs, perform the "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" procedure.
Result:
Result Proceed to
B279A is not output A
B279A is output B
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK
Click hereGeneral>INTRODUCTION>HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS>HOW TO
PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
[Link] CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR
[Link] CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR
a. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the ECM and transponder key ECU assembly.
OK:
Connectors are properly connected.
Result:
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Proceed to
OK
NG
OK
[Link] HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY - ECM AND BODY
GROUND)
NG
CONNECT CONNECTORS PROPERLY
[Link] HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY - ECM AND BODY GROUND)
a. Disconnect the G121 transponder key ECU assembly connector.
b. Disconnect the G45 ECM connector.
c. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Specified
Condition
Connection Condition
G121-11 (EFIO) -
Always Below 1 Ω
G45-10 (IMI)
G45-10 (IMI) -
Always 10 kΩ or higher
Body ground
G121-11 (EFIO) -
Always 10 kΩ or higher
Body ground
Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG
OK
[Link] TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
[Link] TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY
a. Replace the transponder key ECU assembly with a new one.
HINT:
Refer to Service Bulletin.
Result:
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Proceed to
NEXT
NEXT
[Link] KEY
[Link] KEY
a. Register the key.
HINT:
refer to Service Bulletin.
Result:
Proceed to
NEXT
NEXT
[Link] ECU COMMUNICATION ID
[Link] ECU COMMUNICATION ID
a. Register the ECU communication ID.
HINT:
refer to Service Bulletin.
Result:
Proceed to
NEXT
NEXT
[Link] WHETHER ENGINE STARTS
[Link] WHETHER ENGINE STARTS
a. Check that the engine starts with the key.
OK:
Engine starts normally.
Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG
OK
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END (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)
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NG
REPLACE ECM
Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>1TR-FE (ENGINE CONTROL)>ECM>REMOVAL
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