B2793 Transponder chip malfunction
What does B2793 mean on a Toyota?
B2793. Transponder chip malfunction. The immobilizer cannot read the key chip and the engine may not start. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.
Common causes of B2793
- Faulty key transponder chip
- Unregistered or wrong key
- Faulty transponder key amplifier
- Corroded engine switch connector
- Failed certification ECU
How to fix B2793
- Confirm the code with a scan tool
- Try a known good registered key
- Inspect and reseat the engine switch connector
- Re-register the key if the chip reads
- Replace the key only after tests fail