Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001BHXH
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -           ]
Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function, HV Model): B27A1; Open in Driver Side Electrical Antenna Circuit; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]

DTC

B27A1

Open in Driver Side Electrical Antenna Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) generates a request signal and transmits the signal to the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) (electrical key antenna) at intervals of 0.25 seconds. For the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) (electrical key antenna) to detect when the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought close to the vehicle, a signal requesting a response from the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is transmitted within approximately 1 m (3.28 ft.) of the driver door at intervals of 0.25 seconds. DTC B27A1 is stored by the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) when an open is detected between the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) (electrical key antenna) (between terminals CLG1 and ANTE1, or terminals CG1B and CLGB).

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Note

B27A1

Open in Driver Side Electrical Antenna Circuit

An open is detected in the circuit between the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) (CLG1 - ANTE1, CG1B - CLGB) (This is detected by the malfunction detection circuit in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)) (1 trip detection logic*).
  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
  • Front door outside handle assembly (for driver door)
  • Harness or connector

DTC Output Confirmation Operation:

  • Any time
  • *: Only output while a malfunction is present.

Vehicle Condition and Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected

Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected

Entry lock/unlock operation cannot be performed for driver door

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Related Data List and Active Test

DTC No.

Data List and Active Test

B27A1

Key diagnostic mode can be used to perform troubleshooting

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • The smart key system (for Entry Function, HV Model) uses the CAN communication system. Inspect the communication function by following How to Proceed with Troubleshooting. Troubleshoot the smart key system (for Entry Function, HV Model) after confirming that the communication systems are functioning properly.

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  • When using the Techstream with the power switch off, connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and the vehicle begins. Then select the vehicle type under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key. While using the Techstream, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the Techstream and the vehicle.
  • Before replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Precaution.

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  • After repair, confirm that no DTCs are output by performing "DTC Output Confirmation Operation".

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION

(a) Check that the connectors are properly connected to the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and front door outside handle assembly (for driver door).

OK:

Connectors are properly connected.

NG

CONNECT CONNECTORS PROPERLY
OK

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (FOR DRIVER DOOR))

(a) Disconnect the K10 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

(b) Disconnect the I23 front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

K10-17 (CLG1) - I23-6 (ANTE1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

K10-16 (CG1B) - I23-4 (CLGB)

Always

Below 1 Ω

(d) Reconnect the K10 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

3.

CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) (OUTPUT TO FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (FOR DRIVER DOOR))

*a

Component with harness connected

(Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly))

*b

Waveform 1

*c

Waveform 2

*d

Waveform 3

*e

Waveform 4

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(a) Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.

OK:

Tester Connection

Condition

Tool Setting

Specified Condition

K10-17 (CLG1) - G40-18 (E)

Procedure:

  1. Power switch off
  2. All doors closed
  3. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly not inside vehicle
  4. All doors locked through wireless operation

    (electrical key transmitter sub-assembly brought inside detection area*)

5 V/DIV., 500 ms/DIV.

Pulse generation

(See waveform 1)

Procedure:

  1. Power switch off
  2. All doors closed
  3. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly not inside vehicle
  4. All doors locked through wireless operation

    (electrical key transmitter sub-assembly brought outside detection area*)

5 V/DIV., 100 ms/DIV.

Pulse generation

(See waveform 2)

K10-16 (CG1B) - G40-18 (E)

Procedure:

  1. Power switch off
  2. All doors closed
  3. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly not inside vehicle
  4. All doors locked through wireless operation

    (electrical key transmitter sub-assembly brought inside detection area*)

5 V/DIV., 500 ms/DIV.

Pulse generation

(See waveform 3)

Procedure:

  1. Power switch off
  2. All doors closed
  3. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly not inside vehicle
  4. All doors locked through wireless operation

    (electrical key transmitter sub-assembly brought outside detection area*)

5 V/DIV., 100 ms/DIV.

Pulse generation

(See waveform 4)
  • *: For details about the entry function detection area, refer to Operation Check.

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OK

REPLACE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (FOR DRIVER DOOR) 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; DOOR / HATCH: FRONT DOOR: DISASSEMBLY 2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 - 08/2021]; DOOR / HATCH: FRONT DOOR: DISASSEMBLY 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: FRONT DOOR: DISASSEMBLY

NG

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) 2019 - 2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL