Home Vehicle Interior Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Start Function)
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 C
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000000Y7Z02YX
Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Start Function): DESCRIPTION (2008 LX570)

DTC

B2278

Engine Switch Circuit Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when: 1) a malfunction is detected between the main body ECU and the engine switch; or 2) either of the switches inside the engine switch is malfunctioning.

DTC Code

Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B2278

Communication between the main body ECU and engine switch is abnormal or the engine switch is defective.

  • Main body ECU
  • Engine switch
  • Harness or connector

WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (START SWITCH 1, 2)

(a) Use the Data List to check if the engine switch is functioning properly.

Main Body

Tester Display

Measurement Item/Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Start Switch1

Start switch 1/ON or OFF

ON: Engine switch on (IG)

OFF: Engine switch off

-

Start Switch2

Start switch 2/ON or OFF

ON: Engine switch on (IG)

OFF: Engine switch off

-

OK:

When the engine switch is turned on (IG), ON is displayed on the Techstream.

OK

2.

CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS

(a) Clear the DTCs THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Start Function): DTC CHECK / CLEAR (2008 LX570) .

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and check whether DTC B2278 is output.

Result

Result

Proceed to

No DTC output

A

DTC B2278 output

B

A

4.

INSPECT ENGINE SWITCH



(a) Disconnect the E18 engine switch connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

7 (SS1) - 5 (GND)

Pushed

Below 1 Ω

2 (SS2) - 5 (GND)

Pushed

Below 1 Ω

7 (SS1) - 5 (GND)

Not pushed

10 kΩ or higher

2 (SS2) - 5 (GND)

Not pushed

10 kΩ or higher

OK

5.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU AND BODY GROUND)



(a) Disconnect the E1 main body ECU connector.

(b) Disconnect the E18 engine switch connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

E1-17 (SSW1) - E18-7 (SS1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

E1-16 (SSW2) - E18-2 (SS2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

E18-5 (GND) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

E1-17 (SSW1) or E18-7 (SS1) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

E1-16 (SSW2) or E18-2 (SS2) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK