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DTC B279A: Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation [08/2019 - ]: Description

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If the communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the ECM and certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is stuck high, the ECM will store this DTC.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Note
B279A Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation The communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the ECM and certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is stuck high (1 trip detection logic*).
  • Harness or connector
  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
  • ECM
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
B279A -