IMMOBILISER SYSTEM(w/o Entry and Start System), Diagnostic DTC:B279C

DTC Code DTC Name
B279C Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection

DESCRIPTION

If an ECM that is incompatible with the immobiliser system is installed, the ECM stores this DTC.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Note

B279C

Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection

An ECM that is incompatible with immobiliser system is installed.

ECM

  • DTC Output Confirmation Operation:

  • Check for DTCs.

Table 1. Vehicle Condition and Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected

Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected

Engine cannot be started

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Table 2. Related Data List and Active Test

DTC No.

Data List and Active Test

B279C

-

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:
  • If the ECM is replaced, refer to the Service Bulletin.

  • After repair, confirm that no DTCs are output by performing "DTC Output Confirmation Operation".

  • When using the GTS with the vehicle ignition switch off, connect the GTS to the vehicle and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the GTS and the vehicle begins. Then select the Model Code "KEY REGIST" under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Immobiliser. While using the GTS, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the GTS and the vehicle.

PROCEDURE

  1. CLEAR DTC

    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT

    NEXT
  2. CHECK FOR DTC

    1. Start the engine.

    2. Check for DTCs.

      Click here

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

      Tip:

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

    Result

    Proceed to

    DTC B279C is not output

    DTC B279C is output (for 2AR-FE)

    DTC B279C is output (for 3ZR-FAE)

    DTC B279C is output (for 3ZR-FE)

    DTC B279C is output (for 1AD-FTV)

    DTC B279C is output (for 2AD-FTV)

    DTC B279C is output (for 2AD-FHV)

    DTC B279C is not output

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

    DTC B279C is output (for 2AR-FE)

    REPLACE ECM

    DTC B279C is output (for 3ZR-FAE)

    REPLACE ECM

    DTC B279C is output (for 3ZR-FE)

    REPLACE ECM

    DTC B279C is output (for 1AD-FTV)

    REPLACE ECM

    DTC B279C is output (for 2AD-FTV)

    REPLACE ECM

    DTC B279C is output (for 2AD-FHV)

    REPLACE ECM