B2793 Transponder chip malfunction

Category
Body
Severity
Body Warning Light
Applies to
Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code

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

How to fix B2793

  1. Confirm the code with a scan tool
  2. Try a known good registered key
  3. Inspect and reseat the engine switch connector
  4. Re-register the key if the chip reads
  5. Replace the key only after tests fail