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Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart

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If a trouble code is output during the DTC check, inspect the trouble areas listed for that code. For details of the code, refer to the "See" below.

CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

DTC Code Detection Item Detection Enabling Condition (DTC Output Confirmation Operation) See
B2784 Antenna Coil Open / Short With the shift lever in P, the key is held near the engine switch and an engine start operation is performed by pressing and holding the engine switch when the key battery is depleted. Refer to DTC B2784: Antenna Coil Open / Short
B278A Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit With the shift lever in P, the key is held near the engine switch and an engine start operation is performed by pressing and holding the engine switch when the key battery is depleted. Refer to DTC B278A: Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit
B278D Malfunction of ID-BOX Recognition Always Refer to DTC B278D: Malfunction of ID-BOX Recognition
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DTC Code Detection Item Detection Enabling Condition (DTC Output Confirmation Operation) See
B2799 Engine Immobiliser System Malfunction Either condition is met:
- Within 10 seconds of an engine start operation being performed (with the shift lever in P and the brake pedal depressed, the engine switch is pressed while carrying the key). If there is a malfunction, the engine stops (communication begins within 3 seconds of the engine start operation being performed, and DTCs are stored after 6 seconds).
- 10 seconds after the engine switch is turned on (IG) after reconnecting the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal (communication begins within 3 seconds of the engine switch being turned on (IG), and DTCs are stored after 6 seconds).
Refer to DTC B2799: Engine Immobiliser System Malfunction
B279A Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait 6 seconds. Refer to DTC B279A: Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation
B279C Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC B279C: Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection