ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B279A

DTC Code DTC Name
B279A Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation

DESCRIPTION

When the communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the power management control ECU and certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is stuck high, the power management control ECU stores this DTC.

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output Confirmation Operation
B279A The communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the power management control ECU and certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is stuck high (1 trip detection logic*).

  • Wire harness or connector (disconnection or break in wire harness is main cause)

  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

  • Power management control ECU

 Turn the power switch on (IG) and wait 6 seconds.

Vehicle Condition and Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected
Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected
Hybrid control system cannot be started Hybrid control system cannot be started
Related Data List and Active Test
DTC Code Data List and Active Test
B279A -

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01I3SIE50

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note


  • When replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Registration Click here.

  • After performing repairs, perform the operation that fulfills the DTC output confirmation operation, and then confirm that no DTCs are output again.

Tech Tips

When DTC B279A and the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) DTC are output simultaneously, first perform troubleshooting for the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) DTC.

PROCEDURE


  1. CLEAR DTC


    1. Clear the DTCs Click here.


    NEXT

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    1. Turn the power switch on (IG) and wait 10 seconds.

    2. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B279A is output A
      DTC B279A and other DTCs are output B

      Tech Tips

      If DTCs other than DTC B279A are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.


    B

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Click here

    A

  3. CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR


    1. Turn the power switch off.

    2. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the power management control ECU and certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly).

      OK
      Connectors are properly connected.

    NG

    CONNECT CONNECTORS PROPERLY

    OK

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU)


    1. Disconnect the I87 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

    2. Disconnect the I4 power management control ECU connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I87-14 (EFIO) - I4-29 (IMI) Always Below 1 Ω
      I87-14 (EFIO) or I4-29 (IMI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  5. REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)


    1. Replace the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) with a new one Click here.


    NEXT

  6. REGISTER ECU COMMUNICATION ID


    1. Register the ECU communication ID Click here.


    NEXT

  7. CHECK WHETHER HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM STARTS


    1. Check that the hybrid control system starts 5 seconds after the power switch turned on (IG).

      OK
      Hybrid control system starts normally.

    NG

    REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU Click here

    OK

  8. CLEAR DTC


    1. Clear the DTCs Click here.


    NEXT

  9. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    1. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Tech Tips

      Before checking for DTCs, perform the "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" procedure.

      OK
      DTC B279A is not output.

    NG

    REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU Click here

    OK

    END (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) WAS DEFECTIVE)