DTC B12E4

DTC B12E4  : Electric Steering Lock High Level Failure of MTRCUT2

NOTE: 

• If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A .
• Before troubleshooting, make sure the No. C34 (15 A) and No. C16 (10 A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box are OK.

DTC (Power Control Unit)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

   -2. Do this procedure 10 times: Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, and OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B12E4 Electric Steering Lock High Level Failure of MTRCUT2

   Is DTC B12E4 indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

2. Open wire check (PGND line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Electric steering lock 12P connector

   -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Electric steering lock 12P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Electric steering lock 12P connector (female terminals) No. 7:
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The PGND wire is OK. Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G403).

3. Open wire check (MTR CUT2 (IG1) line)

   -1. Disconnect the following connector.

   Body control module connector G (32P)

   -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Electric steering lock 12P connector: disconnected Body control module connector G (32P): disconnected
   Test point 1	Electric steering lock 12P connector (female terminals) No. 4:
   Test point 2	Body control module connector G (32P) No. 7

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The MTR CUT2 (IG1) wire is OK. Replace the steering lock . If the DTC is still present, replace the body control module (Keyless Access Control Unit) .

   NO 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.