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Problem Symptoms Table [12/2019 - 10/2022]

NOTE:

Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration.

for HV Model: Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to REGISTRATION [10/2021 - 11/2023]

for Gasoline Model: Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to REGISTRATION [10/2021 - 10/2022]

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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Theft deterrent system cannot be set Refer to "Security Indicator Light Does not Blink"*1 Refer to Security Indicator Light Does not Blink [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Security Indicator Light Does not Blink"*2, *3 Refer to Security Indicator Light Does not Blink [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Front Door Courtesy Switch Circuit" Refer to Front Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Rear Door Courtesy Switch Circuit" Refer to Rear Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Back Door Courtesy Switch Circuit" Refer to Back Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Front door lock with motor assembly Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - ]
Rear door lock with motor assembly Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - ]
Back door lock with courtesy light switch assembly Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - ]
Refer to "Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Circuit" Refer to Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023] 
Security indicator light does not blink when theft deterrent system is set Refer to "Security Indicator Light Does not Blink"*1 Refer to Security Indicator Light Does not Blink [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Security Indicator Light Does not Blink"*2, *3 Refer to Security Indicator Light Does not Blink [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Alarm sounding state cannot be canceled when ignition switch is turned to ON Refer to "Smart Key System (for Start Function)"*1 Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2021 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Smart Key System (for Start Function)"*2, *3 Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2021 - 11/2023]
Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) -
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above areas are inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Theft deterrent system can be set even when door is open Refer to "Front Door Courtesy Switch Circuit" Refer to Front Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Rear Door Courtesy Switch Circuit" Refer to Rear Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Back Door Courtesy Switch Circuit" Refer to Back Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above areas are inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Theft deterrent system can be set even when engine hood is open Refer to "Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Circuit" Refer to Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023] 
Vehicle horn does not sound while theft deterrent system is in alarm sounding state Refer to "Horn Circuit" Refer to Horn Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023] 
Security horn does not sound while theft deterrent system is in alarm sounding state Refer to "Security Horn Circuit" Refer to Security Horn Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023] 
Low beams do not blink while theft deterrent system is in alarm sounding state Refer to "Lighting System"*4 Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Lighting System"*5 Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 11/2023]
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above area is inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Taillights do not blink while theft deterrent system is in alarm sounding state Refer to "Taillight Relay Circuit"*4 Refer to Taillight Relay Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Taillight Relay Circuit"*5 Refer to Taillight Relay Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above area is inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Hazard warning lights do not flash while theft deterrent system is in alarm sounding state Combination meter assembly -
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above area is inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Interior lights does not light up while theft deterrent system is in alarm sounding state Refer to "Interior Light Circuit" Refer to Interior Light Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above area is inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Low beams blink even when theft deterrent system is not set Refer to "Lighting System"*4 Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Lighting System"*5 Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 11/2023]
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above area is inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Taillights blink even when theft deterrent system is not set Refer to "Taillight Relay Circuit"*4 Refer to Taillight Relay Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Refer to "Taillight Relay Circuit"*5 Refer to Taillight Relay Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above area is inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Hazard warning lights flash even when theft deterrent system is not set Combination meter assembly -
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above area is inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Interiors light comes on even when theft deterrent system is not set Refer to "Interior Light Circuit" Refer to Interior Light Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023]
If the symptom(s) still occur after the above area is inspected and proved to be normal, replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
The vehicle does not enter the alarm sounding state as the auxiliary battery is reconnected Check the auxiliary battery*1 Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Check the auxiliary battery*2 Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Check the auxiliary battery*3 Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Refer to "Power Source Circuit" Refer to Power Source Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023] 
  1. *1: for HV Model
  2. *2: for Gasoline Model with Stop and Start System
  3. *3: for Gasoline Model without Stop and Start System
  4. *4: w/ AFS
  5. *5: w/o AFS