DTC B2278: Engine Switch Circuit Malfunction: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (START SWITCH)
- Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
- Check the DATA LIST for proper functioning of the start switch.
HINT:
When using Techstream with the engine switch off, turn on and off any of the door courtesy light switches repeatedly at 1.5 second intervals or less until communication between the tester and vehicle starts.
MAIN BODY:Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note St SW1 Start Switch 1 / ON or OFF ON: Engine switch is pushed
OFF: Engine switch is not pushed- St SW2 Start Switch 2 / ON or OFF ON: Engine switch is pushed
OFF: Engine switch is not pushed- OK
ON (engine switch is pushed) and OFF (engine switch is not pushed) appear on the screen.
NG → See step 2
OK → REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)
- INSPECT ENGINE SWITCH
- Remove the engine switch, refer to REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition 7 (SS1) - 5 (GND) Pushed Below 1 Ω 2 (SS2) - 5 (GND) Pushed Below 1 Ω 7 (SS1) - 5 (GND) Not pushed 10 kΩ or higher 2 (SS2) - 5 (GND) Not pushed 10 kΩ or higher HINT:
This switch is a momentary type switch.
NG → See step 4
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU AND BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the D8 ECU connector.
- Disconnect the D25 switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition D25-7 (SS1) - D8-17 (SSW1) Always Below 1 Ω D25-2 (SS2) - D8-16 (SSW2) Always Below 1 Ω D25-5 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω D25-7 (SS1) or D8-17 (SSW1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher D25-2 (SS2) or D8-16 (SSW2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)
- REPLACE ENGINE SWITCH. Refer to REMOVAL