The SH-AWD Indicator Does Not Go Off, And No DTCs Are Stored
The SH-AWD indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are storedNOTE:
^ Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
^ Make sure the No. 1 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box is OK.
^ Make sure there are no loose connector terminals at the SH-AWD control unit.
^ Make sure the charging system is OK.
^ Make sure the PGM-FI system and the A/T system is not in the middle of updating.
1. Test the battery. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SH-AWD control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
4. Check the COMPLETE MEMORIZATION in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does the data list show "complete"?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Do the SH-AWD system memorization procedure, then go to step 5.
5. Check for DTCs in the VSA system with the HDS.
Are any steering angle sensor DTCs indicated?
YES - Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO - Go to step 6.
6. Start the engine.
7. Check the SH-AWD indicator value with the HDS.
Is the SH-AWD indicator value OFF?
YES - Go to the gauge control system DTC troubleshooting. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions
NO - Update the SH-AWD control unit if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with the updated SH-AWD control unit, troubleshooting is complete. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good SH-AWD control unit, replace the original SH-AWD control unit.