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Immobilizer System

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION [04/2013 - 08/2015]

DTC Code Description
B2779 Engine Starter Communication Malfunction
B2784 Antenna Coil Open / Short
B278A Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit
B2790 ID BOX EEPROM Malfunction
B2799 Engine Immobiliser System Malfunction
B279A Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation
B279C Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION [08/2015 - 10/2017]

DTC Code Description
B2779 Engine Starter Communication Malfunction
B2784 Antenna Coil Open / Short
B278A Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit
B2790 ID BOX EEPROM Malfunction
B2799 Engine Immobiliser System Malfunction
B2799-86 Engine Immobiliser System Signal (Some Circuit Quantity, Reported via Serial Data) Invalid
B279A Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation
B279A-12 Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery
B279C Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection
B279C-95 Engine Immobiliser System Incorrect Assembly
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION [10/2017 - 11/2021]

DTC Code Description
B2779 Engine Starter Communication Malfunction
B2784 Antenna Coil Open / Short
B278A Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit
B2790 ID BOX EEPROM Malfunction
B2799-86 Engine Immobiliser System Signal (Some Circuit Quantity, Reported via Serial Data) Invalid
B279A-12 Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery
B279C-95 Engine Immobiliser System Incorrect Assembly
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION [11/2021 - 09/2022]

DTC Code Description
B2779 Engine Starter Communication Malfunction
B2784 Antenna Coil Open / Short
B278A Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit
B2790 ID BOX EEPROM Malfunction
B2799 Communication with Immobiliser
B2799-86 Engine Immobiliser System Signal (Some Circuit Quantity, Reported via Serial Data) Invalid
B279A-12 Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery
B279C Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection
B279C-95 Engine Immobiliser System Incorrect Assembly
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION [09/2022 - ]

DTC Code Description
B2779 Engine Starter Communication Malfunction
B2781 Open / Short in Steering Lock ECU
B2782 Power Source Control ECU Malfunction
B2784 Antenna Coil Open / Short
B2788 IG2 Signal Malfunction
B278A Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit
B2790 ID BOX EEPROM Malfunction
B2799 Communication with Immobiliser
B2799-86 Engine Immobiliser System Signal (Some Circuit Quantity, Reported via Serial Data) Invalid
B279A-12 Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery
B279C Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection
B279C-95 Engine Immobiliser System Incorrect Assembly