DTC P1259 [WL-C, WE-C (Thailand, General (L.H.D. R.H.D.) specs.)]


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DTC P1259

IMMOBILIZER to PCM signal error

DETECTION CONDITION
•  The PCM does not complete target ID transfer.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Immobilizer system malfunction
•  Communication error between immobilizer unit and PCM
•  PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED
•  Have FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related service repair information availability.
•  Is any related repair information available?
Yes
Go to appropriate DTC troubleshooting procedure.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT IMMOBILIZER UNIT CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
•  Turn engine switch off.
•  Disconnect the IMMOBILIZER UNIT connector.
•  Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/ pulled-out pins, corrosion).
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the suspected terminal, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT COMMUNICATION LINE FOR SHORT TO GROUND
•  Inspect for continuity between the following terminals and body ground:
―  IMOBILIZER unit connector terminal A (wiring harness-side)
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the suspected wiring harness, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT COMMUNICATION LINE FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
•  Measure the voltage between following terminals and body ground:
―  IMMOBILIZER unit connector terminal A (wiring harness-side)
•  Is the voltage B+?
Yes
Repair or replace the suspected wiring harness, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
6
INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
•  Turn engine switch off.
•  Disconnect the PCM connector.
•  Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/ pulled-out pins, corrosion).
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the suspected terminal, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
7
INSPECT COMMUNICATION LINE FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Inspect for continuity between the following terminals:
―  IMMOBILIZER UNIT connector terminal A (wiring harness-side) and PCM connector terminal 230 (wiring harness-side)
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the suspected wiring harness, then go to the next step.
8
VERIFY THAT DTC P1259 TROUBLESHOOTING IS COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Start the engine and warm-up to normal operating temperature.
•  Retrieve the DTC using the M-MDS.
•  Is the PENDING CODE same DTC present?
Yes
Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
9
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform the “After Repair Procedure“.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.