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DTC B2277: Detecting Vehicle Submersion [12/2012 - ]: Description

This DTC is stored when a malfunction in the water submersion detection circuit in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is detected.

HINT: 

When the cable is disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) battery terminal, the power source mode returns to the state it was in before the cable was disconnected.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output from
B2277 Detecting Vehicle Submersion The water submersion detection circuit in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) detects water submersion (1-trip detection logic*).
  • Submersion of certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) in water
  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
Wait 300 seconds after connecting the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

*: Only detected while a malfunction is present.

VEHICLE CONDITION AND FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION WHEN MALFUNCTION DETECTED

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Function when Malfunction Detected
The engine switch cannot be turned off and the engine cannot be started. -
RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST ITEMS

DTC Data List Item Active Test Item
B2277 - -