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DTC B2271-11: IG Circuit Short to Ground [10/2022 - ]: Description

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This DTC is stored when a malfunction in the IG drive circuit or IG hold circuit of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or a malfunction in the IG output circuit between the output terminal of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and IG relay is detected.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output from Priority Note
B2271-11 IG Circuit Short to Ground When either of the following conditions is met (1-trip detection logic*1):
  • The IG circuit of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is malfunctioning.*2
  • The IG hold circuit of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is malfunctioning.*3
  • There is a malfunction in a circuit outside of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) circuit
  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
  • Power distribution box assembly
  • Wire harness or connector
Power Source Control A DTC Output Confirmation Operation: 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  1. *1: Only detected while a malfunction is present and the ignition switch is ON.
  2. *2: The IG circuit and IG hold circuit activate the IG relay.
  3. *3: After the IG circuit turns on, even if the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) malfunctions, the IG hold circuit will maintain the power source mode in ON.
VEHICLE CONDITION AND FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION WHEN MALFUNCTION DETECTED

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Function when Malfunction Detected
The ignition switch cannot be turned to ON (the engine cannot be started). The power source mode cannot be changed to ON.
RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST ITEMS

DTC No. Data List and Active Test
B2271-11 Power Source Control 
  • IGP Relay Circuit (Outside) Monitor
  • IGR Relay Circuit (Outside) Monitor