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DTC C1850-14 (44-50) (AWD) (2016 2017 2018)

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DTC C1850-14  : Fail Safe Relay Stuck OFF

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information for the AWD with intelligent control system .

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
C1850-14 Fail Safe Relay Stuck OFF    

DTC (AWD)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Start the engine.

    -2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    Voltage of Battery Less than 3.0 V    

    Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the Freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Fuse check

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

    -2. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. D2-6 (30 A)
    Location Auxiliary under-dash fuse box A

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    The fuse is OK. Reinstall the fuse, then go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. D2-6 (30 A) fuse circuit.

  3. AWD relay check

    -1. Remove the AWD relay , then test it .

    Is the AWD relay OK?

    YES 

    The AWD relay is OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Replace the AWD relay .

  4. Open wire check (+B E-DPS line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      AWD relay: disconnected
    Test point 1 AWD relay 4P socket No. 1
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH432078Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B E-DPS wire is OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the +B E-DPS wire between the AWD relay and the No. D2-6 (30 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-dash fuse box A.

  5. Open wire check (IG1 OPTION line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      AWD relay: disconnected
    Test point 1 AWD relay 4P socket No. 3
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH432079Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG1 OPTION wire is OK. Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the IG1 OPTION wire between the AWD relay and the No. C39 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

  6. Shorted wire check (FSR line to power)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    AWD control unit 24P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      AWD relay: disconnected
      AWD control unit 24P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 AWD control unit 24P connector No. 6
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there about 0.1 V or less?

    YES 

    The FSR wire is not shorted to power. Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Repair a short to power in the FSR wire between the AWD relay and the AWD control unit, then replace the AWD control unit .

  7. Open wire check (FSR line)

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

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF mode
      AWD relay: disconnected
      AWD control unit 24P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 AWD relay 4P socket No. 4
    Test point 2 AWD control unit 24P connector No. 6
    GHH432080Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The FSR wire is OK. Go to step 8.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the FSR wire between the AWD relay and the AWD control unit.

  8. Open wire check (PWR line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF mode
      AWD relay: disconnected
      AWD control unit 24P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 AWD relay 4P socket No. 2
    Test point 2 AWD control unit 24P connector No. 2
    GHH432081Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Update the AWD control unit if it does not have the latest software , or substitute a known-good AWD control unit , and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with the updated AWD control unit, troubleshooting is complete. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good AWD control unit, replace the original AWD control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the PWR wire between the AWD relay and the AWD control unit.