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DTC B279A-12: Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery [02/2019 - ]: Description

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If the communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly and transponder key ECU assembly is stuck high, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly will store this DTC.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Note
B279A-12 Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery Communication line (EFIO-IMI) between the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly and transponder key ECU assembly is stuck high.
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly
  • Transponder key ECU assembly
DTC Output Confirmation Operation: 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait 6 seconds.
VEHICLE CONDITION AND FAIL-SAFE OPERATION WHEN MALFUNCTION DETECTED

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected
Hybrid control system cannot be started (initial ignition occurs and hybrid control system cranks, then ignition stops) Hybrid control system cannot be started
RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST

DTC No. Data List and Active Test
B279A-12 -