DTC B279A-12: Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery [10/2018 - ]: Procedure

1. Turn the power switch off.
2. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the hybrid vehicle control ECU and ID code box (immobiliser code ECU).

   OK

   Connectors are properly connected.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

CONNECT CONNECTORS PROPERLY 

Result: 

OK 

See step  2

1. Check that the hybrid control system starts.

   OK

   Hybrid control system starts normally.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2018 - ] 

Result: 

NG 

See step  3

1. Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.

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   *a	Component with harness connected (Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU)	*b	Waveform
   *c	Approximately 160 ms.	*d	Approximately 270 ms.

   OK

   Tester Connection	Condition	Tool Setting	Specified Condition
   F59-10 (IMI) - Body ground	Within 3 seconds of hybrid control system start or within 3 seconds of power switch turned on (IG) after cable disconnected and reconnected to auxiliary battery	2 V/DIV., 500 ms./DIV.	Pulse generation (See waveform)

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2018 - 07/2022]  Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2022 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  4

1. Disconnect the F59 hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
2. Disconnect the F48 ID code box (immobiliser code ECU) connector.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

   Standard Resistance

   Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
   F48-4 (EFIO) - F59-10 (IMI)	Always	Below 1 Ω

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

REPLACE ID CODE BOX (IMMOBILISER CODE ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2018 - 07/2022]  Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2022 - ] 

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR