Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000134OM
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 09/2019]
Title: CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM: B1536,B1537; Short in Telephone SUB Antenna Circuit; 2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]

DTC

B1536

Short in Telephone SUB Antenna Circuit

DTC

B1537

Open in Telephone SUB Antenna Circuit

DESCRIPTION

These DTCs are stored when the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) detects an open or a short in the telephone and GPS antenna assembly (for Front Side) circuit. The DCM (Telematics Transceiver) oscillates and receives 824 - 894 MHz or 1850 - 1990 MHz radio-frequency through the telephone and GPS antenna assembly (for Front Side).

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B1536

Short in Telephone SUB Antenna Circuit

Telephone and GPS antenna assembly (for Front Side) impedance is lower than malfunction criterion for 10 seconds when engine switch is on (IG).

(Short circuit)
  • DCM (Telematics Transceiver)
  • Telephone and GPS antenna assembly (for Front Side)
  • Telephone and GPS antenna cord (antenna cord sub-assembly)

B1537

Open in Telephone SUB Antenna Circuit

Telephone and GPS antenna assembly (for Front Side) impedance is higher than malfunction criterion for 10 seconds when engine switch is on (IG).

(Open circuit)
  • DCM (Telematics Transceiver)
  • Telephone and GPS antenna assembly (for Front Side)
  • Telephone and GPS antenna cord (antenna cord sub-assembly)

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Before performing this diagnostic procedure, make sure to perform Health Check and confirm that the DCM/VIN registration information is correct.

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  • Refer to "PARTS LOCATION" for the installation location of telephone and GPS antenna cord.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC

(a) Turn the engine switch off.

(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(c) Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait for 10 seconds.

(d) Turn the Techstream on.

(e) Clear the DTCs.

Body Electrical > Telematics > Clear DTCs

(f) Recheck for DTCs.

Body Electrical > Telematics > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC B1536 or B1537 is output

A

DTC B1536 or B1537 is not output

B
B

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A

2.

INSPECT TELEPHONE AND GPS ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (for Front Side)

(a) Disconnect the G telephone and GPS antenna cord (antenna cord sub-assembly) connector from the telephone and GPS antenna assembly (for Front Side).

*a

Component without harness connected

(Telephone and GPS Antenna Assembly (for Front Side))

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

4 - 4a

Always

4 to 11 kΩ
NG

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OK

3.

INSPECT TELEPHONE AND GPS ANTENNA CORD (ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the G telephone and GPS antenna cord (antenna cord sub-assembly) connector from the telephone and GPS antenna assembly (for Front Side).

*a

Component without harness connected (Telephone and GPS Antenna Cord (Antenna Cord Sub-assembly))

(b) Disconnect the A telephone and GPS antenna cord (antenna cord sub-assembly) connector from the DCM (Telematics Transceiver).

*a

Component without harness connected (Telephone and GPS Antenna Cord (Antenna Cord Sub-assembly))

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G-4 - A-1

Always

Below 1 Ω

G-4 or A-1 - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G-4a - A-1a

Always

Below 1 Ω

G-4a or A-1a - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
NG

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OK

4.

REPLACE TELEPHONE AND GPS ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (for Front Side)

(a) Replace the telephone and GPS antenna assembly with a known good one and check if the same problem occurs again.

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OK:

The system returns to normal.

OK

END
NG

5.

REPLACE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)

(a) Replace the DCM (Telematics Transceiver).

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NOTICE:

  • The engine switch must be off.
  • Do not swap the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) with one from another vehicle.
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