Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 2AD-FHV STARTING

DESCRIPTION

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CHECK CONNECTORS

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU -BODY GROUND)

INSPECT ENGINE SWITCH

CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE SWITCH - POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU AND BODY GROUND)

READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (START SWITCH 1 AND 2)

RECHECK FOR DTC

DTC B2278 Engine Switch Circuit Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is output when 1) a malfunction is detected between the power source control ECU and the engine switch; or 2) either of the switches inside the engine switch is malfunctioning.


  • HINT:
  • When the power source control ECU is replaced with a new one and the negative (-) battery terminal is connected, the power source mode becomes the IG-ON mode. When the battery is removed and reinstalled, the power source mode that was selected when the battery was removed is restored.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
B2278 Communication is abnormal between the power source control ECU and engine switch or the engine switch is defective
Engine switch
Power source control ECU
Wire harness or connector

WIRING DIAGRAM

Dtc B2278  Engine Switch Circuit Malfunction. 2AD-FHV STARTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1.CHECK CONNECTORS

Check that the connectors are securely connected and the terminals are not deformed or loose.

  • OK:
  • The connectors are securely connected and the terminals are not deformed or loose.
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE CONNECTORS
OK
2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU -BODY GROUND)
Dtc B2278  Engine Switch Circuit Malfunction. 2AD-FHV STARTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disconnect the J55 ECU connector.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

  • Standard resistance:
  • Tester Connection (Symbols)ConditionSpecified Condition
    J55-6 (GND2) - Body groundAlwaysBelow 1 Ω
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK
3.INSPECT ENGINE SWITCH

Remove the engine switch.

Dtc B2278  Engine Switch Circuit Malfunction. 2AD-FHV STARTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disconnect the switch connector.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

  • Standard resistance:
  • Tester Connection
    (Symbols)
    Switch ConditionSpecified Condition
    7 (SS1) - 5 (GND)PushedBelow 1 Ω
    2 (SS2) - 5 (GND)PushedBelow 1 Ω
    7 (SS1) - 5 (GND)Not pushed10 kΩ or higher
    2 (SS2) - 5 (GND)Not pushed10 kΩ or higher
  • HINT:
  • This switch is a momentary type switch.
NG
REPLACE ENGINE SWITCH
OK
4.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE SWITCH - POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU AND BODY GROUND)
Dtc B2278  Engine Switch Circuit Malfunction. 2AD-FHV STARTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

  • Standard resistance:
  • Tester Connection (Symbols)ConditionSpecified Condition
    J31-7 (SS1) - J55-14 (SSW1)AlwaysBelow 1 Ω
    J31-2 (SS2) - J55-37 (SSW2)AlwaysBelow 1 Ω
    J31-5 (GND) - Body groundAlwaysBelow 1 Ω
    J31-7 (SS1) or J55-14 (SSW1) - Body groundAlways10 kΩ or higher
    J31-2 (SS2) or J55-37 (SSW2) - Body groundAlways10 kΩ or higher
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK
5.READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (START SWITCH 1 AND 2)

Reconnect the connectors.

Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

Turn the engine switch on (IG).

Check the DATA LIST for proper functioning of the start switches 1 and 2.

Power Source Control:
ItemMeasurement Item/Display (Range)Normal ConditionDiagnostic Note
St SW1Start Switch 1/ ON or OFFON: Engine switch on (IG)
OFF: Engine switch OFF
-
St SW2Start Switch 2/ ON or OFFON: Engine switch on (IG)
OFF: Engine switch OFF
-
  • OK:
  • ON (engine switch on (IG)) and OFF (engine switch off) appear on the screen.
NG
REPLACE POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU
OK
6.RECHECK FOR DTC

Delete the DTCs .

Check for DTCs again.

  • OK:
  • DTC B2278 is not output.
NG
REPLACE POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU
OK
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