Lexus ES manuals

Lexus ES: Lost Communication with Power Source Control (B278C)

DESCRIPTION

When an internal malfunction is detected in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), this DTC is stored.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B278C

Lost Communication with Power Source Control

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 power switch off, connect the Techstream to the DLC3 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.
  • Before replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Registration.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Body Electrical > Smart Access > Clear DTCs
NEXT

2.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > Smart Access > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTC B278C is not output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

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