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DTC B279A: Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation (TO 12/2010): Procedure

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

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than DTC B279A are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC B279A is output A
      DTC B279A and other DTCs are output B

    B → See step   8 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ID CODE BOX - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the D29 ID code box and A55 ECM connectors.
      Fig 1: Identifying D29 ID Code Box And A55 ECM Connector Terminals
      GTY296596Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D29-6 (EFIO) - A55-11 (IMI) Always Below 1 Ω
      D29-6 (EFIO) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D29-6 (EFIO) - Body ground Always Below 1 V

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK ID CODE BOX (WAVEFORM) 
    1. Reconnect the D29 ID code box and A55 ECM connectors.
    2. Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.
      Fig 2: Identifying Waveform Graph
      GTY306463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Waveform (Reference)

      Item Content
      Terminal No. (Symbol) D29-6 (EFIO) - D29-8 (GND)
      Tool Setting 10 V/DIV., 100 msec./DIV.
      Condition Engine switch on (IG)

      OK

      Normal waveform is output (see  Fig.31 illustration).

    NG → See step   4 

    OK → See step   9 

  4. REPLACE ID CODE BOX 
    1. Replace the ID code box. Refer to REMOVAL .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  5. ECU CODE REGISTRATION 
    1. Register the ECU code. Refer to REGISTRATION .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  6. REGISTER ECU COMMUNICATION ID 
    1. Register the ECU communication ID. Refer to REGISTRATION .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

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

      OK

      DTC B279A is not output.

    NG → See step   9 

    OK → END (ID CODE BOX WAS DEFECTIVE) 

  8. GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
  9. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL