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B278A





THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM: B278A: Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit
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 power switch, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) stores this DTC.





* *: Only output while a malfunction is present.

Vehicle Condition and Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected





Related Data List and Active Test





WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
* Before replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Registration Engine Immobilizer System.
* The fixed 5 V power source voltage in the power switch is output through a resistance from terminal VC5.
* Terminal AGND is grounded through both the power switch and certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly).
* After performing repair, perform the operation that fulfills the DTC output confirmation operation, and then confirm that no DTCs are output again.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU - POWER SWITCH)

(a) Disconnect the H1 ECU connector.

(b) Disconnect the H78 switch connector.

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

Standard Resistance:





NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- Continue to next step.

2. CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

(a) Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.





HINT
Perform this inspection on the power switch side.

Measurement Condition





OK:

Waveform is output normally (refer to illustration).

Text in Illustration





NG -- REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) Removal

OK -- REPLACE POWER SWITCH Removal