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DTC B2170 [Advanced Keyless And Start System]

DTC B2170 CHART

DTC B2170 Push switch
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • Detect the push switch OFF signal when ignition switch is ON position.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness between keyless control module and steering lock unit
  • Steering lock unit malfunction
  • Keyless control module malfunction
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 INSPECT COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT FOR CONTINUITY 
  • Disconnect keyless control module connector and steering lock unit connector.
  • Inspect the wiring harness between the keyless control module connector terminal 3E and steering lock unit terminal E for the following:
    • Short to ground
    • Short to power supply
    • Open circuit
  • Is there continuity?
Yes Replace the steering lock unit and perform the resetting procedure for the steering lock unit. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] )
No Repair the wiring harness between the steering lock unit and keyless control module.
2 INSPECT KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE 
  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  • Is the DTC displayed?
  • M-MDS: B2170
Yes Replace the keyless control module and perform the resetting procedure for the advanced keyless system when replacing the keyless control module. (See KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See CARD KEY ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] ) (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] ) (See KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION ) (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] )
No DTC troubleshooting completed.