Honda HR-V: DTC B12E2 Electric Steering Lock Low Level Failure of MTRCUT1
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 64(24).png)
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:
- Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
Clear DTCs
- Do this procedure 10 times: Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode,
ACCESSORY mode, ON
mode, and OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 65(24).png)
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):
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Disconnect the following connector.
Electric steering lock 12P connector
- Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 66(24).png)
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 67(24).png)
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):
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 68(25).png)
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 69(25).png)
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):
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 70(25).png)
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 71(25).png)
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):
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Disconnect the following connector.
Keyless access control unit connector B (36P)
- Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 72(24).png)
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 73(24).png)
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):
- Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 individually.
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 74(24).png)
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 75(24).png)
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):
- Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 respectively.
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 76(24).png)
![Keyless Access Power Control Unit - Diagnostics](images/books/1097/index 77(24).png)
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.
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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-
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
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
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Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
Bearing Driver Attachment, 30 mm I.D.
07746-0030300
Snap Ring Pliers 07LGC-0010100
Removal
1. Secondary Drive Gear - Remove
Remove the snap ring (A) using the snap ring pliers.
Remove the cotter retainer (A) and the cotters (B
NOTE:
Check the vehicle 12 volt battery condition first.
This audio DTC sets when Connection NG is indicated in the LaneWatch
diagnosis (the LaneWatch icon
is red in the System Links).
Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the General Troubleshooting
Information.
Check the connector