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DTC B1663: Rear Interior LF Antenna Circuit Short

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DTC Description DTC
B1663 Rear Interior LF Antenna Circuit Short  

DTC (Keyless Access Control Unit)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    - 2. Select the MODE MENU from the HDS, then enter the SELF CHECK.

    One-Push - KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT - SELF CHECK

    - 3. Do the SELF CHECK.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1663 Rear Interior LF Antenna Circuit Short  

    Is DTC B1663 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2 below.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  2. Shorted wire check (EXT R+, EXT R- lines)

    - 1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Keyless access control unit connector A (32P)
    Rear interior LF antenna 2P connector - Refer to: Keyless Access LF Antenna (Rear Interior) Removal and Installation

    - 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 individually.

    Test condition OFF mode
    Keyless access control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Rear interior LF antenna 2P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit EXT R+
    Test point 1 Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 31 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test circuit EXT R-
    Test point 1 Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 15 (PUR)
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO 

    The EXT R+ and EXT R- wires are not shorted. Go to step 3 below.

  3. Shorted wire check (EXT R+ line to EXT R- line)

    - 1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition OFF mode
    Keyless access control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Rear interior LF antenna 2P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit EXT R+, EXT R-
    Test point 1 Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 15 (PUR)
    Test point 2 Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 31 (PNK)
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in EXT R+ wire to EXT R- wire.

    NO 

    The EXT R+ and EXT R- wires are OK. Go to step 4 below.

  4. Determine possible failure area (Keyless access control unit, rear interior LF antenna)

    - 1. Reconnect the following connector.

    Keyless access control unit connector A (32P)

    - 2. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

    - 3. Select KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter FUNCTIONAL TESTS.

    One-Push - KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT - FUNCTIONAL TESTS

    - 4. Connect the voltmeter to test points 1 and 2.

    Test point 1 Rear interior LF antenna 2P connector No. 1 (LT GRN)
    Test point 2 Rear interior LF antenna 2P connector No. 2 (WHT)
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    - 5. Select CABIN REAR ANTENNA with the HDS.

    Is there voltage?

    YES 

    Replace the rear interior LF antenna - Refer to: Keyless Access LF Antenna (Rear Interior) Removal and Installation .

    NO 

    Replace the keyless access control unit .