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B1080

DTC B1080: Ignition Key Switch Circuit Malfunction

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back ON (II).
3. Wait for 6 seconds or more.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1080 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector D (10P).
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
8. Measure the voltage between the under-hood fuse/relay box connector D (10P) No. 7 terminal and body ground.






Is there battery voltage?

YES - Substitute a known-good under-hood fuse/relay box and recheck.

NO - Go to step 9.

9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
10. Check for continuity between the under-hood fuse/relay box connector D (10P) No. 7 terminal and body ground.






Is there continuity?

YES - Repair a short to ground in the wire. After repairing, replace the No. 21 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

NO - Go to step 11.

11. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (17P).
12. Connect the under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (17P) No. 6 terminal and body ground with a jumper wire.






13. Check for continuity between the under-hood fuse/relay box connector D (10P) No. 7 terminal and body ground.






Is there continuity?

YES - Substitute a known-good under-dash fuse/relay box and recheck.

NO - Repair open in the wire.