DTC B278A: Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit [06/2018 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)
- Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.
*a Component with harness connected
(Power Switch)*b Waveform HINT:
Perform this inspection on the power switch side.
Measurement Condition
Tester Connection Condition Tool Setting Specified Condition G49-10 (VC5) - G49-6 (AGND) Power switch off, electrical key transmitter sub-assembly not in cabin, within 30 seconds of power 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
Result:
OK
REPLACE POWER SWITCH. Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 2
- Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - POWER SWITCH)
- Disconnect the G47 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
- Disconnect the G49 power switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition G47-7 (VC5) - G49-10 (VC5) Always Below 1 Ω G47-11 (AGND) - G49-6 (AGND) Always Below 1 Ω G47-7 (VC5) or G49-10 (VC5) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher G47-11 (AGND) or G49-6 (AGND) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 3
- CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)
- Connect the G47 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
- Connect the G49 power switch connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
*a Component with harness connected
(Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly))Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition G47-7 (VC5) - G47-11 (AGND) Power switch off, brake pedal not depressed, 30 seconds or more after driver door opened and then closed Below 1 V Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE POWER SWITCH. Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]
Result:
NG
REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]