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Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 - 08/2016]
Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM(w/ Smart Key System): B278A; Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit; 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]

DTC

B278A

Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when the engine switch power source supply line is open or shorted.

DTC No.

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B278A

Engine switch power source supply line is open or shorted.

  • Wire harness or connector
  • Engine switch
  • Certification ECU

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

If the certification ECU is replaced, register the key (See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM(w/ Smart Key System): REGISTRATION ).

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC OUTPUT

(a) Clear the DTCs (See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM(w/ Smart Key System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

(b) Recheck for DTCs (See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM(w/ Smart Key System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

OK:

DTC B278A is not output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU - ENGINE SWITCH)

(a) Disconnect the certification ECU connector.

(b) Disconnect the engine switch connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

D88-28 (VC5) - D33-14 (VC5)

Always

Below 1 Ω

D88-36 (AGND) - D33-8 (AGND)

Always

Below 1 Ω

D88-28 (VC5) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

D88-36 (AGND) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

3.

INSPECT CERTIFICATION ECU

(a) Reconnect the certification ECU connector.

(b) Reconnect the engine switch connector.

(c) Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.

Waveform

Item

Content

Tester Connection

D88-28 (VC5) - D88-36 (AGND)

Tool Setting

2 V/DIV., 200 ms./DIV.

Condition

  • Engine switch off
  • Key not in cabin
  • Engine switch pressed within 30 seconds

OK:

Waveform is output normally (See illustration)

Text in Illustration

*a

Component with harness connected

(Certification ECU)

*b

GND

OK

REPLACE ENGINE SWITCH

NG

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU