Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 ignition key cylinder but a communication error occurs between the key and transponder key ecu, dtc b2798 is output.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Read value of intelligent tester (engine immobiliser system)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on with a key that cannot start the engine.
- On the intelligent tester, enter the following menus: diagnosis / obd/mobd / immobiliser / data list / immobiliser. Read the result.
Ok: unset (key is in ignition key cylinder) appears on the screen.
- Check whether engine starts with other key
- Check whether the engine starts with the vehicle's other keys.
Ok: engine starts.
- Read value of intelligent tester (transponder key coil)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on with a key that cannot start the engine.
- On the intelligent tester, enter the following menus: diagnosis / obd/mobd / immobiliser / data list / antenna coil. Read the result.
Ok: normal (transponder key coil is normal) appears on the screen.
- 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 replace the transponder key amplifier with a new or normally functioning one..
- Check that the engine starts normally
Ok: engine starts normally.
End (transponder key amplifier is defective)
Unmatched key code
Description
This dtc is output when a key code that has not been registered in the
transponder key ecu is inserted
into the ignition key cylinder.
Inspection procedure
Reregister key
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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 ...
Other materials:
Symptom simulation
Hint:
The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no
problem symptoms occur. In such a case, a thorough
problem analysis must be carried out. A simulation of the
same or similar conditions and environment in which the
problem occurred in the customer's vehicle should be
carried out. No ...
Maintenance data (fuel, oil
level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2:Vehicles without 235/55R19 tires
*3:Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires
*4:Vehicles without towing package
*5:Vehicles with towing package
Seating capacity
Vehicle identification
â– Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the ...
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked
and unlocked using the
entry function, wireless
remote control, door lock
switches, key or inside lock
buttons.
Unlocking and locking the
doors from the outside
â– Using the entry function
(vehicles with smart key
system)
Carry the electronic key to
enable this function.
...
