Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG and ACC) [12/2017 - ]: Description

2018 Toyota 86 GT, Standard TransSECTION Description

If any of the following operations are performed, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) receives a signal, and changes the power source mode.

  • With the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly in the cabin, the engine switch is pressed.
  • When the transmitter battery in the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is depleted, touch the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly to the surface of the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal*1 or clutch pedal*2.
  • When the entry cancel function is set by customize operation, touch the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly to the surface of the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal*1 or clutch pedal*2.
    • *1: for Automatic Transmission
    • *2: for Manual Transmission

HINT: 

When the battery cable is disconnected and reconnected, the power source returns to the mode it was in before the battery cable was disconnected.

RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST ITEMS

Problem Symptom Data List Item Active Test Item
Power source mode does not change to on (IG) or on (ACC) Power Source Control 
  • Start Switch1
  • Start Switch2
  • Latch Circuit
  • IG1 Relay Monitor(Outside)
  • IG1 Relay Monitor(Inside)
  • IG2 Relay Monitor(Outside)
  • IG2 Relay Monitor(Inside)
  • ACC Relay Monitor
  • Power Supply Condition

Engine 
  • Ignition Status
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RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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