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DTC B228B-00: Battery Circuit or Ground Circuit Energization Malfunction [10/2022 - ]: Description

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This DTC is stored when there is a malfunction in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) auxiliary battery power supply circuit or ground circuit.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output from Priority Note
B228B-00 Battery Circuit or Ground Circuit Energization Malfunction A malfunction is detected in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) auxiliary battery power supply circuit or ground circuit. (1-trip detection logic*)
  • AM2 fuse
  • Wire harness or connector
Power Source Control A DTC Output Confirmation Operation: 
  1. Drive the vehicle.
  1. *: Only detected while a malfunction is present.
VEHICLE CONDITION AND FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION WHEN MALFUNCTION DETECTED

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Function when Malfunction Detected
The engine stopped while driving. -
RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST ITEMS

DTC No. Data List and Active Test
B228B-00 -