Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Lost Communication with Power Source Control (B278C)

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Multiplex Communication / Lin Communication System / Lost Communication with Power Source Control (B278C)

DESCRIPTION

DTC No.	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area
B278C	An internal malfunction occurs in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)	Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When using the Techstream with the vehicle ignition switch off, connect the Techstream to the vehicle and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and the vehicle begins. Then select the vehicle type under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Access. While using the Techstream, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the Techstream and the vehicle.
If the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is replaced, register the keys (See page ).

PROCEDURE

CLEAR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs (See page ).

2.	CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Check for DTCs (See page OK: ).

OK:

DTC B278C is not output.

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

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