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DTC B279C: Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection (FROM 12/2010): Procedure

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  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Recheck for DTCs.

      OK

      DTC B279C is not output.

    NG → See step   3 

    OK → See step   2 

  2. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  3. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL