DTC B12E2

DTC B12E2  : Electric steering lock low level failure of MTRCUT1

DTC (Power Control Unit)

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. C32 (15 A) and No. C3 (10 A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box are OK.

1. Problem verification

   -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

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

   -3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B12E2 Electric steering lock low level failure of MTRCUT1

   Is DTC B12E2 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 (+B SMART line)

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

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Electric steering lock 12P connector

   -3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) modeElectric steering lock 12P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 3
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there battery voltage?

   YES 

   The +B SMART wire is OK. Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

3. Open wire check (GND line)

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

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

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The GND wire is OK. Go to step 4.

   NO 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G401).

4. Open wire check (IG1 FUEL PUMP line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle ON modeElectric steering lock 12P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 12
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there battery voltage?

   YES 

   The IG1 FUEL PUMP wire is OK. Go to step 5.

   NO 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

5. Open wire check (MTR CONT line)

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

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Keyless access control unit connector B (36P)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) modeElectric steering lock 12P connector: disconnectedKeyless access control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
   Test point 1	Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 1

   Test point 2

   Keyless access control unit connector B (36P) No. 31

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The MTR CONT wire is OK. Go to step 6.

   NO 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

6. Shorted wire check (MTR CUT1 (CONT), MTR CUT2 (IG1) lines)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) modeElectric steering lock 12P connector: disconnectedKeyless access control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
   Test point 1	Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 2
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Test point 1	Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 4
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair a short to ground in the wire.

   NO 

   The MTR CUT1 (CONT) and MTR CUT2 (IG1) wires are not shorted. Go to step 7.

7. Open wire check (MTR CUT1 (CONT), MTR CUT2 (IG1) lines)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) modeElectric steering lock 12P connector: disconnectedKeyless access control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
   Test point 1	Keyless access control unit connector B (36P) No. 5
   Test point 2	Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 2

   Test point 1	Keyless access control unit connector B (36P) No. 6
   Test point 2	Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 4

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The MTR CUT1 (CONT) and MTR CUT2 (IG1) wires are OK. Faulty electric steering lock, replace the steering lock . If the DTC is still present, replace the keyless access control unit .

   NO 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.