Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation (B279A)
If the communication line (EFIO-IMI) to the ID code box is stuck on HI output, the ECM stores this DTC.
DTC Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
B279A |
The communication line (EFIO-IMI) between the ECM and the ID code box is stuck on HI output. |
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
- When the ID code box is replaced, refer to Registration (See page
). - Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
CLEAR DTC
(a) Clear the DTCs (See page
).
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CHECK FOR DTC
(a) Check for DTCs (See page
).
HINT:
If DTCs other than DTC B279A are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
ResultResult | Proceed to |
|---|---|
DTC B279A is not output |
A |
DTC B279A and other DTCs are output |
B |
DTC B279A is output |
C |
| A | ![]() | USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
| B | ![]() | Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ID CODE BOX - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the F72 box connector.
(b) Disconnect the F50 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
F72-6 (EFIO) - F50-14 (IMI) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
F72-6 (EFIO) or F50-14 (IMI) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
| NG | ![]() | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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CHECK ID CODE BOX (OUTPUT)
(a) Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.
Text in Illustration *a |
Component with harness connected (ECM) |
- |
- |
Item | Content |
|---|---|
Tester Connection |
F50-14 (IMI) - Body ground |
Tool Setting |
10 V/DIV., 100 ms./DIV. |
Condition |
Engine switch on (IG) |
OK:
Waveform is output normally (refer to illustration).
| OK | ![]() | REPLACE ECM |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ID CODE BOX - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND)
(a) Disconnect the F72 box connector. |
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(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
F72-1 (+B) - Body ground |
Always |
11 to 14 V |
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
F72-8 (GND) - Body ground |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
*a |
Front view of wire harness connector (to ID Code Box) |
| NG | ![]() | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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REPLACE ID CODE BOX
(a) Replace the ID code box (See page
).
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REGISTER RECOGNITION CODES
(a) Register the recognition codes in the ECUs (See page
).
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REGISTER ECU COMMUNICATION ID
(a) Register the ECU communication ID (See page
).
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CLEAR DTC
(a) Clear the DTCs (See page
).
|
CHECK FOR DTC
(a) Check for DTCs (See page
).
OK:
DTC B279A is not output.
| OK | ![]() | END (ID CODE BOX IS DEFECTIVE) |
| NG | ![]() | REPLACE ECM |
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