Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FNID
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: NETWORKING: LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: B278C; Lost Communication with Power Source Control; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

DTC

B278C

Lost Communication with Power Source Control

DESCRIPTION

When an internal malfunction is detected in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), this DTC is stored.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B278C

Lost Communication with Power Source Control

An internal malfunction occurs in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly).

Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When using the Techstream with the ignition switch off to troubleshoot:

    Connect the Techstream to the vehicle and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at 1.5 second intervals until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begins.

  • Before replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or steering lock actuator assembly, refer to the smart key system (for start function).

    for HV Model: Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION 2020 - 2021 MY RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION

    for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2020 MY RAV4 [10/2019 - 08/2020]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2021 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; NETWORKING: LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Clear DTCs

(b) Check for DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; NETWORKING: LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTC B278C is not output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL