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DTC B2285: Steering Lock Position Signal Circuit Malfunction (07/2015 -): Description

This DTC is stored when the steering lock position signal sent by the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) via direct line and the steering lock position signal sent via LIN communication do not match.

HINT: 

When the cable is disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) battery terminal, the power source mode returns to the state it was in before the cable was disconnected.

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output Confirmation Operation
B2285 The steering lock position signal sent by the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) via direct line and the steering lock position signal sent via LIN communication (1-trip detection logic*1) do not match.
  • AM2 fuse
  • Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly)
  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
  • Wire harness or connector
  • DCM (telematics transceiver)*2
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, wait 30 seconds and then reconnect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal. Wait 40 seconds or more with the engine switch off (with the steering wheel locked), then turn the engine switch on (ACC) (with the steering unlocked) and wait 40 seconds or more.
VEHICLE CONDITION AND FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION WHEN MALFUNCTION DETECTED

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Function when Malfunction Detected
The engine cannot be started. The ECU does not send an engine start request.