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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Engine immobiliser system malfunction

Toyota RAV4. 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 communication lines; or 3) the ecu communication id between the transponder key ecu and ecm is different and an engine start is attempted. Before troubleshooting for this dtc, make sure no transponder key ecu dtcs are present. If present, troubleshoot the transponder key ecu dtcs first.

Toyota RAV4. Engine immobiliser system malfunction


Wiring diagram

Toyota RAV4. Engine immobiliser system malfunction


Inspection procedure

  1. Check for dtc

  1. Delete the dtc (see page ei-18).
  2. Recheck for dtc.

Ok: b2799 output does not reoccur.



  1. Check wire harness (transponder key ecu - ecm)

Toyota RAV4. Check wire harness (transponder key ecu - ecm)


  1. Disconnect the e46 ecu connector.
  2. Disconnect the a9 ecm connector.
  3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

Standard resistance




  1. Check transponder key ecu (operation)

  1. Temporarily replace the transponder key ecu with a new or normally functioning one.
  2. Check that then engine starts normally.

Ok: engine starts normally.



End (transponder key ecu is defective)

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 ...

Security indicator light circuit
Description When the transponder key is registered, the transponder key ecu indicates the key registration condition by lighting up, blinking or turning off the security indicator. Wiring diagram ...

Other materials:

Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove fan and generator v belt Remove the belt (see page em-6). ...

Reassembly
Install piston Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring onto one end of the piston pin hole. Hint: Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston. Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°c (176 to 194°f ...

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure: Stopping the vehicle 1. Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase t ...

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