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DTC B2278: Engine/Power Switch Malfunction [11/2018 - ]: Procedure
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (START SWITCH1, START SWITCH2)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Power Source Control / Data List.
- Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Start Switch1 Power switch 1 status OFF or ON OFF: Power switch not pressed
ON: Power switch pressed- If the power switch is pressed for a short time, the display may not change.
- Use this item to determine if the power switch input signal is malfunctioning.
Start Switch2 Power switch 2 status OFF or ON OFF: Power switch not pressed
ON: Power switch pressed- Backup for power switch 1. However, when the power switch is pressed and held, the power source mode can only be changed when both power switch 1 and 2 are normal.
- Behaves the same way as power switch 1.
Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List
Tester Display Start Switch1 Start Switch2 OK
The Techstream display changes correctly in response to the power switch operation.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
See step 3
Result:
OK
See step 2
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (START SWITCH1, START SWITCH2)
- According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List while wiggling the wire harness.
Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Start Switch1 Power switch 1 status OFF or ON OFF: Power switch not pressed
ON: Power switch pressed- If the power switch is pressed for a short time, the display may not change.
- Use this item to determine if the power switch input signal is malfunctioning.
Start Switch2 Power switch 2 status OFF or ON OFF: Power switch not pressed
ON: Power switch pressed- Backup for power switch 1. However, when the power switch is pressed and held, the power source mode can only be changed when both power switch 1 and 2 are normal.
- Behaves the same way as power switch 1.
Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List
Tester Display Start Switch1 Start Switch2 OK
The Data List changes for both "Start Switch1" and "Start Switch2" when the push start switch is operated while jiggling the wire harness.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR IN CIRCUIT CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List while wiggling the wire harness.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - POWER SWITCH)
- Disconnect the G54 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
- Disconnect the G55 power switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition G54-23 (SSW1) - G55-5 (SS1) Always Below 1 Ω G54-21 (SSW2) - G55-1 (SS2) Always Below 1 Ω G54-11 (AGND) - G55-6 (AGND) Always Below 1 Ω G54-23 (SSW1) or G55-5 (SS1) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher G54-21 (SSW2) or G55-1 (SS2) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher G54-11 (AGND) or G55-6 (AGND) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 4
- INSPECT POWER SWITCH
- Remove the power switch.
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
- Inspect the power switch.
Refer to INSPECTION [11/2018 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]
Result:
NG
REPLACE POWER SWITCH. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
- Remove the power switch.
NO RELATED
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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.