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DTC C1851-19: Control Module Internal Control Module Malfunction (2013-18)

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
C1851-19 Control Module Internal Control Module Malfunction    

DTC (AWD)

  1. Problem verification (with engine idling):

    Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    Clear DTC

    - 3. Start the engine.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    C1851-19 Control Module Internal Control Module Malfunction    

    Is DTC C1851-19 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. 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 

    Go to step 2.

  2. Problem verification (with rear differential pump motor running):

    Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    Clear DTC

    - 2. Select ADJUSTMENT in the AWD WITH INTELLIGENT CONTROL with the HDS.

    - 3. With the engine running, do the AIR BLEEDING in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS .

    Air Bleeding

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    C1851-19 Control Module Internal Control Module Malfunction    

    Is DTC C1851-19 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. 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 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.