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DTC B279A-12: Engine Immobilizer System Circuit Short to Battery [11/2023 - ]: Description

If the communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the ECM and ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) is stuck high, the ECM will store this DTC.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Note
B279A-12 Engine Immobilizer System Circuit Short to Battery The communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the ECM and ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) is stuck high. (1 trip detection logic*)
  • ID code box (immobilizer code ECU)
  • ECM
  • Wire harness or connector
 DTC output confirmation operation:
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait 6 seconds.
  1. *: 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
Engine cannot be started Engine cannot be started
RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST

DTC No. Data List and Active Test
B279A-12 -
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