Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
HINT:
If a trouble code is displayed during the DTC check, inspect the trouble areas listed for that code. For details of the code, refer to "Reference" below.
- TRANSPONDER KEY ECU DTC CHART
Immobilizer
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHARTDTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area B2780 Push Switch / Key Unlock
Warning Switch Malfunction- Transponder ECU
- Unlock warning switch
- Harness or connector
B2784 Antenna Coil Open / Short - Transponder ECU
- Transponder key amplifier
- Harness or connector
B2793 Transponder Chip Malfunction Key B2794 Unmatched Encryption Code Key B2795 Unmatched Key Code Key B2796 No Communication in Immobilizer System - Transponder ECU
- Transponder key amplifier
- Harness or connector
B2797 Communication Malfunction No. 1 - Transponder ECU
- Transponder key amplifier
- Harness or connector
- Key
B2798 Communication Malfunction No. 2 Key - ECM DTC CHART
HINT:
The DTCs for the engine immobilizer system are specified above. If other codes are output, check the DTC chart for the SFI system.
ECM
ECM DTC CHARTDTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area Reference B2799 Engine Immobilizer System Malfunction - Transponder ECU
- Harness or connector
- ECM
B279A Theft Deterrent System Communication Line High Fixation - Transponder ECU
- Harness or connector
- ECM
B279C Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection ECM
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.