A cleared code is not the same as a repaired fault. The next useful question is whether the symptom returns. After the CR Max P found and cleared C1458 on a 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero, David Abela carried the scanner through a full day of four-wheel driving in Wombat State Forest.
Watch the Wombat State Forest follow-up
The follow-up lasts 5 minutes and 41 seconds. It combines a short pre-drive explanation, trail footage and an end-of-day report.
The baseline: C1458 cleared, SRS U1112 remained
On the previous day, the CR Max P auto scan marked the Pajero's transfer-box and meter systems. The transfer-box module showed C1458, labeled SS4II T/F Position SW 3. The code cleared and an immediate reread reported no transfer-box faults.
The SRS U1112 entry did not clear, so it remained a separate unresolved issue. Keeping those results separate prevents a common reporting error: one module accepted a clear, while another still required diagnosis.
A wet forest drive was chosen because the symptom had been intermittent
The owner associated the flashing center-differential warning with wet conditions and transfer-case position changes. The follow-up therefore used a real trail day rather than a short driveway check. The CR Max P stayed in the vehicle in case the four-wheel-drive system became stuck or the warning returned.
The footage does not document every transfer-mode selection or provide a data log. It does show the kind of environment in which the owner expected the intermittent warning to appear.
No warning returned that day
At the end of the drive, the presenter reports no transfer-case trouble and no recurrence of the flashing center-differential light. The vehicle completed the outing without becoming stuck in an uncertain transfer position.
No post-drive CR Max P scan appears in the follow-up. We therefore know that the driver did not observe the symptom. We do not know whether the module stored a pending or history entry during the day.
| The follow-up supports | The follow-up does not prove |
|---|---|
| The flashing center-differential warning did not return during one trail day | The position-switch circuit is permanently repaired |
| The Pajero completed the outing without the reported transfer-case symptom | Every transfer mode was tested under every condition |
| Clearing C1458 created a useful baseline for observation | The original code was false or harmless |
| Carrying the scanner provided a contingency plan | A scan tool can overcome mechanical damage or unsafe driveline behavior |
A practical plan if C1458 returns
If the flashing indicator reappears, preserve more information before clearing it again:
- Stop in a safe place and record the selected transfer mode, indicator pattern and driveline behavior.
- Save the complete CR Max P pre-scan, including code status and any related transfer-box entries.
- Check whether the warning changes after following the normal Mitsubishi transfer-mode procedure.
- Compare available live switch or transfer-position data with the lever position.
- Inspect relevant connectors and wiring for water, corrosion, tension or damage according to the factory diagram.
- Check actuator movement and mechanical position with the correct workshop procedure.
- Clear the code only after the evidence is saved, then note exactly when it returns.
The scanner can narrow the problem to a system and show whether position feedback agrees with the command. It cannot distinguish a switch, wire, actuator and mechanical bind without those additional checks.
Why the CR Max P still made sense as travel equipment
The scanner was not needed on the trail, which is the preferred outcome. Its value was readiness. A multi-make group may include Pajeros, Land Cruisers, Land Rovers and Rangers, and the current CR Max P listing covers 58 makes. One standalone tablet can gather module-specific information across that mixed convoy without relying on a phone.
The strongest travel workflow is simple: update the software before leaving, charge the tablet, confirm the VCI is in the case, save a known-good scan for each vehicle and carry service information that explains the codes. Lifetime updates remove an annual fee, but software should never be updated for the first time during an emergency.
Final verdict
The follow-up adds one useful data point: after C1458 was cleared, the Pajero completed a wet forest outing without another flashing center-differential warning. That outcome supports continued observation.
It does not close the diagnosis. No component was repaired, no end-of-day scan is shown and intermittent faults can disappear for several drive cycles. The correct description is "no recurrence observed that day," not "transfer case fixed."
Bottom line: CR Max P helped create a clean diagnostic baseline and gave the owner a capable scanner to carry. If C1458 returns, the next step is to capture live position evidence and test the transfer-switch circuit and mechanism, not simply clear it again.
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View iCarsoft CR Max PFrequently asked questions
Did the Pajero warning return during the follow-up?
No warning was observed during the day in Wombat State Forest. The video does not include a post-drive scan.
Is C1458 fixed now?
The video cannot prove that. The symptom did not recur for one day, but no physical repair is shown and intermittent conditions can return.
What does C1458 say on the scanner?
The CR Max P labels it SS4II T/F Position SW 3 in the transfer-box module.
Was the scanner used on the trail?
No roadside scan was required because the warning did not return. The CR Max P was carried in case the symptom reappeared.
What should be saved if the code returns?
Save the pre-clear scan, code status, selected transfer mode, warning-light pattern, weather and road conditions, plus available switch-position live data.
Can a cleared code make an unsafe transfer case safe?
No. Mechanical symptoms, loss of drive, binding or uncertain transfer position can require repair or recovery regardless of the scan result.
Video source: David Abela, "iCarsoft CR Max P | Transfer Case Fault Follow-Up," uploaded July 13, 2026. This article also references the prior CR Max P scan of the same 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero. Product specifications, price and availability were checked against the iCarsoft US listing on July 15, 2026. Vehicle and function coverage varies.
