Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Open in Outside Luggage Compartment Electrical Key Antenna Circuit (B27A8)

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Vehicle Interior / Theft Deterrent / Keyless Entry / Smart Access System With Push-button Start (for Entry Function) / Open in Outside Luggage Compartment Electrical Key Antenna Circuit (B27A8)

DESCRIPTION

The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) generates a request signal and transmits the signal to the electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment). For the electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment) to detect when the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought close to the vehicle, the received request signal is transmitted within approximately 1 m (3.28 ft.) of the back door. DTC B27A8 is stored by the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) when an open is detected between the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment) (between terminals CLG8 and ANTE8, or terminals CG8B and CLGB).

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Note

B27A8

Open in Outside Luggage Compartment Electrical Key Antenna Circuit

An open is detected in the circuit between the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment) (CLG8 - ANTE8, CG8B - CLGB) (1 trip detection logic*).
  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
  • Electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment)
  • Harness or connector
  • Any time
  • *: Only output while a malfunction is present and the engine switch is on (IG).
Vehicle Condition and Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected

Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected

Fail-safe Operation when Malfunction Detected

Entry lock/unlock operation cannot be performed for back door

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Related Data List and Active Test

DTC No.

Data List and Active Test

B27A8

Key diagnostic mode can be used to perform troubleshooting

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • The smart access system with push-button start (for Entry Function) uses the LIN communication system and CAN communication system. Inspect the communication function by following How to Proceed with Troubleshooting. Troubleshoot the smart access system with push-button start (for Entry Function) after confirming that the communication systems are functioning properly.

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  • When using the Techstream with the engine switch off, connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and the vehicle begins. Then select the vehicle type under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Access. While using the Techstream, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the Techstream and the vehicle.
  • Before replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Precaution.

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  • After repair, confirm that no DTCs are output by performing "DTC Output Confirmation Operation".

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION

(a) Check that the connectors are properly connected to the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment).

OK:

Connectors are properly connected.

NG

CONNECT CONNECTORS PROPERLY
OK

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA (OUTSIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT))

(a) Disconnect the R1 and J41 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connectors.

(b) Disconnect the W1 electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment) connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

R1-13 (CLG8) - W1-2 (ANTE8)

Always

Below 1 Ω

R1-12 (CG8B) - W1-1 (CLGB)

Always

Below 1 Ω

J41-18 (E) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

R1-13 (CLG8) or W1-2 (ANTE8) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

R1-12 (CG8B) or W1-1 (CLGB) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

(d) Reconnect the R1 and J41 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connectors.

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

3.

CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) (OUTPUT TO ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA (OUTSIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT))

*a

Component with harness connected

(Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly))

*b

Waveform 1

(a) Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.

OK:

Tester Connection

Condition

Tool Setting

Specified Condition

R1-13 (CLG8) - J41-18 (E)

Procedure:

  1. Engine switch off
  2. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly brought outside vehicle
  3. All doors closed
  4. Back door opener switch assembly off → on

2 V/DIV., 500 ms/DIV.

Pulse generation

(See waveform 1)

R1-12 (CG8B) - J41-18 (E)

Procedure:

  1. Engine switch off
  2. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly brought outside vehicle
  3. All doors closed
  4. Back door opener switch assembly off → on

2 V/DIV., 500 ms/DIV.

Pulse generation

(See waveform 1)
NG

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

OK

4.

REPLACE ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA (OUTSIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT)

(a) Temporarily replace the electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment) with a new or known good one.

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NEXT

5.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Body Electrical > Smart Access > Clear DTCs
NEXT

6.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > Smart Access > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTC B27A8 is not output.

OK

END (ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA (OUTSIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT) WAS DEFECTIVE)
NG

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

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