Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Communication malfunction no. 1
Description
This dtc is output when a communication error occurs between the transponder key amplifier and transponder key ecu. Some possible reasons for the communication error are: 1) 2 or more ignition keys are positioned too close together, or 2) noise is occurring in the communication line.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check key
- Check if the ignition key being used is near other ignition keys. Also, check if the key ring is in contact with the key grip.
Result:
- Check for dtc
- Separate the keys from each other and / or remove the key ring.
- Clear the dtc (see page ei-18).
- Insert a key into the ignition key cylinder. Remove it.
Repeat for all other keys.
- Check that no dtc is output.
Ok: no dtc is output.
- Check transponder key ecu (noise)
- Using an oscilloscope or the intelligent tester, check for noise in the waveform between the terminals of the e5 amplifier connector and e46 ecu connector.
Ok:
no noise is present (see illustration).
- Check wire harness (transponder key ecu - transponder key amplifier)
- Disconnect the e46 ecu connector.
- Disconnect the e5 amplifier connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance 
- Check transponder key amplifier (operation)
- Temporarily replacing the transponder key amplifier with a new or normally functioning one.
- Check that the engine starts normally.
Ok: engine starts.
End (transponder key amplifier is defective)
Communication
Description
When a key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder but no communication
occurs between the key and
transponder key ecu, dtc b2796 is output. When a key is inserted into the
ig ...
Engine immobiliser system malfunction
Description
This dtc is output when one of the following occurs: 1) the ecm detects
errors in its own
communications with the transponder key ecu; 2) the ecm detects errors in the
communicat ...
Other materials:
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
In vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the
vehicle automatically accelerates,
decelerates and
stops to match the speed
changes of the preceding
vehicle even if the accelerator
pedal is not depressed.
In constant speed control
mode, the vehicle runs at a
fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar
cru ...
Registration
Perform vehicle stability control system recognition in ecm
Notice:
If the vehicle has both cruise control and vsc, when
replacing ecm, perform vsc recognition as follows:
Turn the ignition switch on.
After waiting approximately 5 seconds, turn the
cruise control main switch on.
Ke ...
Check and replace ecu
Notice:
The connector should not be disconnected from
the ecu. Perform the inspection from the
backside of the connector on the wire harness
side.
When no measuring condition is specified,
perform the inspection with the engine stopped
and the ignition switch on.
Check that the con ...
