DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when the engine switch power source supply line is open or shorted.
DTC No. |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
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B278A |
Engine switch power source supply line is open or shorted. |
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WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
If the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is replaced, register the key
(See page ).
PROCEDURE
1. |
CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Clear the DTCs (See page ).
(b) Recheck for DTCs (See page ).
OK:
DTC B278A is not output.
OK | ![]() |
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
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2. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU - ENGINE SWITCH) |
(a) Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
(b) Disconnect the engine switch connector. |
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(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
---|---|---|
D25-28 (VC5) - D13-14 (VC5) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
D25-36 (AGND) - D13-8 (AGND) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
D25-28 (VC5) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
D25-36 (AGND) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
*1 |
Front view of wire harness connector (to Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly)) |
*2 |
Front view of wire harness connector (to Engine Switch) |
NG | ![]() |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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3. |
CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Reconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
(b) Reconnect the engine switch connector.
(c) Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.
Waveform (Reference):
Item |
Content |
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Tester Connection |
D25-28 (VC5) - D25-36 (AGND) |
Tool Setting |
2 V/DIV., 200 ms./DIV. |
Condition |
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OK:
Waveform is output normally (see illustration)
Result |
Proceed to |
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NG |
A |
OK (for 2GR-FE) |
B |
OK (for 1AR-FE) |
C |
*1 |
Component with harness connected (Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly)) |
*2 |
GND |
A | ![]() |
REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) |
B | ![]() |
REPLACE ENGINE SWITCH |
C | ![]() |
REPLACE ENGINE SWITCH |
Components
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
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Meter Illumination is Always Dark
DESCRIPTION
In this circuit, the meter CPU receives auto dimmer signals from the main body
ECU (driver side junction block assembly) using the CAN communication system (CAN
No. 1 Bus). When the meter CPU receives an auto dimmer signal, it dims the meter
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