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DTC B278E-87: Immobilizer Amp Missing Message [11/2023 - ]: Description

A transponder key amplifier is built into the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly).

When a communication malfunction occurs with the transponder key amplifier inside the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), this DTC is stored.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Note
B278E-87 Immobilizer Amp Missing Message A communication malfunction with the transponder key amplifier inside the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is detected. (1-trip detection logic*). Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) DTC Output Confirmation Operation: 
  1. Any time
  1. *: Only detected while a malfunction is present and the ignition switch is ON.
VEHICLE CONDITION AND FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION WHEN MALFUNCTION DETECTED

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Function when Malfunction Detected
Engine cannot be started when transmitter battery is depleted by holding electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near engine switch and pressing and holding engine switch with shift position in P -
RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST ITEMS

DTC No. Data List and Active Test
B278E-87 -