DTC Troubleshooting: B12E3
DTC B12E3: Electric Steering Lock High Level Failure of MTRCUT1
DTC Description
DTC
B12E3 Electric Steering Lock High Level Failure of MTRCUT1
 

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, make sure the No. B9 (20 A) and No. B31 (10 A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box are OK.

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Clear the DTCs with the HDS.


?2.
Do this procedure 10 times: Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF, ACC, ON, and OFF mode.

?3.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
B12E3 Electric Steering Lock High Level Failure of MTRCUT1
 

Is DTC B12E3 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):

Open wire check (GND line)
?1.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
Test circuit
GND
Test point 1
Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 7 (BLK)
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 (G501).?
3.
Open wire check (MTR CUT 1 (CONT) line):

Open wire check (MTR CUT 1 (CONT) line)
?1.
Disconnect the following connector.

?2.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
OFF mode
Electric steering lock 12P connector: disconnected
Keyless access control unit connector C (24P): disconnected
Test circuit
MTR CUT 1 (CONT)
Test point 1
Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 2 (BLU)
Test point 2
Keyless access control unit connector C (24P) No. 14 (BLU)


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.?