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DTC B12E4: Electric steering lock high level failure of MTRCUT2

DTC Description DTC
B12E4 Electric steering lock high level failure of MTRCUT2  

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 - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks .

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. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

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

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 5. 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 (GND line):

    - 1. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Electric steering lock 12P connector

    - 2. 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 No. 7
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

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

  3. Open wire check (MTR CUT 2 (IG1) line):

    - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Keyless access control unit connector B (36P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

    Electric steering lock 12P connector: disconnected

    Keyless access control unit connector B (36P): disconnected

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

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    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.