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DTC 13

DTC 13: Fail-safe Relay System
OPERATION
The power supplied from the ignition switch will be distributed to each section inside the ECU through the fail-safe relay (incorporated in the ECU).

DTC SET CONDITIONS
DTC 13 will be set as the open circuit or short circuit of the fail-safe relay when the voltage is above 6 volts during fail-safe relay OFF or when the voltage is below 6 voltsduring ON.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CODE TO BE SET ARE:)
^ Malfunction of the AWD-ECU

DIAGNOSIS
Replace the AWD-ECU.