Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026DYY
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - 11/2022]
Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function (Gasoline Model, except TMMMS Made)): B278D96; ID-BOX Component Internal Failure; 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]

DTC

B278D96

ID-BOX Component Internal Failure

DESCRIPTION

When the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) detects an input signal indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an ID code box even though the ID code box is not registered, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) stores this DTC.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Note

B278D96

ID-BOX Component Internal Failure

One of the following conditions is met:

  • The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) recognizes that the wire harness judging whether the vehicle is equipped with an ID code box or not is provided even though the ID code box is not registered.
  • The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) receives a LIN signal from the ID code box even though the ID code box is not registered.
  • The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) receives a LIN signal from the ID code box even though the wire harness judging whether the vehicle is equipped with an ID code box or not is not provided.

Misconnection of the ID code box

DTC output confirmation operation:

  • Always

Vehicle Condition and Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected

Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected

Key registration will be prohibited

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Related Data List and Active Test

DTC No.

Data List and Active Test

B278D96

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When using the GTS with the ignition switch off, connect the GTS to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the GTS and the vehicle begins.

    Then select Model Code "KEY REGIST" under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Start Key(CAN). While using the GTS, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the GTS and the vehicle.

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

    Click here 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function (Gasoline Model, except TMMMS Made)): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

  • Before replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Registration.

    Click here 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function (Gasoline Model, except TMMMS Made)): REGISTRATION

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

PROCEDURE

1.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Clear DTCs

NEXT

2.

CHECK DTC OUTPUT

(a) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Trouble Codes

HINT:

Before checking for DTCs, perform the "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" procedure.

Result

Proceed to

B278D96 is not output

A

B278D96 is output

B
A

END
B

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)