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DTC B279A-12: Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery [06/2018 - 08/2020]: Description

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If the communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the ECM and ID code box (immobiliser code ECU) is stuck high, the ECM will store this DTC.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Note
B279A12 Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery The communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the ECM and ID code box (immobiliser code ECU) is stuck high. (1 trip detection logic*)
  • ID code box (immobiliser code ECU)
  • ECM
  • Wire harness or connector
DTC output confirmation operation:
  1. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait 6 seconds.
  1. *: Only output while a malfunction is present.
VEHICLE CONDITION AND FAIL-SAFE OPERATION WHEN MALFUNCTION DETECTED

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected
Engine cannot be started Engine cannot be started
RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST

DTC No. Data List and Active Test
B279A12 -