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DTC B2273: Ignition 2 Monitor Malfunction: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (IG2 RELAY MONITOR (INSIDE)) 
    1. Use the Data List to check if the IG2 relay is functioning properly.
      MAIN BODY

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      IG2 Relay Monitor(Inside) IG2 inner relay monitor/ON or OFF ON: Engine switch on (IG)
      OFF: Engine switch off
      -

      OK

      When the engine switch is turned on (IG), ON is displayed on the Techstream.

    NG → See step   3 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK ENGINE SWITCH (SWITCH CONDITION) 
    1. Ensure the key is inside the cabin.
    2. Check that the power source mode changes as shown below each time the engine switch is pushed.

      OK

      off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off

    NG → See step   5 

    OK → NORMAL 

  3. INSPECT IGNITION RELAY NO. 2 (IG2) 
    1. Remove the IG2 relay from the engine room No. 2 junction block.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Starter Relay
      GTY264765Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is not applied to terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPLACE IGNITION RELAY NO. 2 (IG2) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IG2 RELAY - MAIN BODY ECU AND BODY GROUND) 
    Fig 2: Checking Harness And Connector (IG2 Relay - Main Body ECU And Body Ground)
    GTY288251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the IG2 relay from the engine room No. 2 junction block.
    2. Disconnect the L12 main body ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Relay block IG2 relay terminal 1 - L12-11 (IG2D) Always Below 1 Ω
      Relay block IG2 relay terminal 2 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Relay block IG2 relay terminal 1 or L12-11 (IG2D) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU 

  5. GO TO POWER SOURCE MODE DOES NOT CHANGE. Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change