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B2797





ENGINE IMMOBILISER: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (w/o Smart Key System): B2797: Communication Malfunction No. 1
B2797 - Communication Malfunction No. 1

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is output when an error occurs in communication between the transponder key amplifier and the transponder key ECU.

HINT
Some noise is found in the communication line.





WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
If the transponder key ECU assembly is replaced, register the key and ECU communication ID Engine Immobiliser System (W/O Smart Key System).

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK KEYS

(a) Check whether the ignition key being used is near other ignition keys, as shown in the illustration. Also, check whether the key ring is in contact with the key grip.





Result:





B -- CHECK TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
A -- Continue to next step.

2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT

(a) Separate the keys from each other, or remove the key ring.

(b) Delete the DTCs Engine Immobiliser System (w/o Smart Key System).

(c) Insert a key into the ignition key cylinder and remove the key. Repeat for all the other keys of the vehicle.

OK:

No code is output.

OK -- END
NG -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER

(a) After replacing the transponder key amplifier Removal with a normally functioning amplifier, check that the engine starts.

OK:

The engine starts.

NG -- REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY

OK -- END