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DTC P18AF-12: Gear Shift Control Module "B" EPBT Circuit Short to Battery [11/2021 - ]: Description

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If the shift status cannot be changed from P to N due to a vehicle malfunction, towing using a tow truck, etc., is not possible.

Using a P position release tool, the shift actuator ECU sends an activation trigger (EPBT signal) to the shift actuator ECU to enable a shift state change from P to N. (for P position release tool compatible vehicles)

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Warning Indicate DTC Output from Priority Note
P18AF-12 Gear Shift Control Module "B" EPBT Circuit Short to Battery When the BAT1 voltage is a certain value or more and the shift actuator ECU is operating, a certain voltage is detected at the EPBT terminal.
(1 trip detection logic)
Shift control actuator assembly (Shift actuator ECU) Does not come on Multi-information Display Error Message 
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Hybrid Control A SAE: P18B1