THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY  IMMOBILISER SYSTEM(w/ Smart Entry and Start System)  B278A  Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit  


DESCRIPTION

When there is a short to GND in the power supply for the transponder key amplifier of the engine switch, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) stores this DTC.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Note
B278A Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit A short to GND in the power supply of the transponder key amplifier of the engine switch (VC5 - VC5) (1 trip detection logic*1).
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Engine switch

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Wire harness or connector

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Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)


DTC output confirmation operation:

With the shift lever in P*2 and the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly held near the engine switch, an engine start operation is performed by pressing and holding the engine switch when the transmitter battery is depleted.



*1: Only output while a malfunction is present.

*2: except Manual Transaxle


Vehicle Condition and Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected
Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected
Engine cannot be started when key battery is depleted by holding electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near engine switch and pressing and holding engine switch with shift lever in P*. -

*: except Manual Transaxle


Related Data List and Active Test
DTC No. Data List and Active Test
B278A -

WIRING DIAGRAM

B329423E09
1.49,2.125 1.948,2.323 0.458,0.198 10 false AGND 1.583,1.188 2.042,1.385 0.458,0.198 10 false VC5 1.969,1.99 2.427,2.188 0.458,0.198 10 false 6 1.958,1.063 2.417,1.26 0.458,0.198 10 false 10 5.115,1.052 5.573,1.25 0.458,0.198 10 false 1 5.042,1.979 5.5,2.177 0.458,0.198 10 false 24 5.313,1.167 5.771,1.365 0.458,0.198 10 false VC5 5.313,2.083 5.771,2.281 0.458,0.198 10 false AGND 0.74,2.823 1.198,3.021 0.458,0.198 10 false E111 0.74,2.958 1.802,3.375 1.063,0.417 10 false Engine Switch 5.063,2.781 5.521,2.979 0.458,0.198 10 false E110 5.052,2.917 6.594,3.396 1.542,0.479 10 false Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly)

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:
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When using the GTS with the engine switch off, connect the GTS to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the GTS and the vehicle begins. Then select Model Code "KEY REGIST" under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Entry&Start(CAN). While using the GTS, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the GTS and the vehicle.

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Before replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Service Bulletin.

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After repair, confirm that no DTCs are output by performing "DTC Output Confirmation Operation".



PROCEDURE

1.CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)
a.

Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.

B345599C76
1.865,0.375 2.323,0.625 0.458,0.25 1.354,2.302 1.865,1.625 false 2.771,2.313 2.354,1.625 false 0.219,0.146 0.531,0.344 0.313,0.198 10 false *a 1.948,0.417 2.333,0.667 0.385,0.25 10 false E111 6.51,1.375 6.823,1.573 0.313,0.198 10 false GND 1.219,2.333 1.531,2.531 0.313,0.198 10 false VC5 2.625,2.333 3.052,2.531 0.427,0.198 10 false AGND 3.948,0.302 4.26,0.5 0.313,0.198 10 false *b
*a Component with harness connected
(Engine Switch)
*b See waveform


HINT:

Perform this inspection on the engine switch side.


Measurement Condition
Tester Connection Condition Tool Setting Specified Condition
E111-10 (VC5) - E111-6 (AGND) Engine switch off, electrical key transmitter sub-assembly not in cabin, within 30 seconds after engine switch pressed 2 V/DIV., 200 ms./DIV. Pulse generation
(See waveform)

OK:

The waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration.



Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG



OK

NG

2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - ENGINE SWITCH)
2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - ENGINE SWITCH)
a.

Disconnect the E110 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.


b.

Disconnect the E111 engine switch connector.


c.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
E110-1 (VC5) - E111-10 (VC5) Always Below 1 Ω
E110-24 (AGND) - E111-6 (AGND) Always Below 1 Ω
E111-10 (VC5) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
E110-1 (VC5) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
E111-6 (AGND) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
E110-24 (AGND) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher



Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG



OK

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR