Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001BF9R
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [04/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): B15A8; Telematics Transceiver Malfunction; 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2020]

DTC

B15A8

Telematics Transceiver Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is set when an error in the EEPROM or PLL IC is detected on the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) self-check. The EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) stores the various data to operate the safety connect system. The PLL IC (Phase-Locked Loop Integrated Circuit) oscillates telephone radio frequency.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B15A8

Telematics Transceiver Malfunction

Error in EEPROM or PLL IC is detected.

DCM (Telematics Transceiver)

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Regardless of whether DTC B15A8 has been output as a present or history DTC, the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) should be replaced.

PROCEDURE

1.

REPLACE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)

(a) Replace the DCM (Telematics Transceiver).

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: DCM(TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER): REMOVAL

NOTICE:

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

PERFORM DCM ACTIVATION