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The SH-AWD Indicator Does Not Come on

The SH-AWD indicator does not come on

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Check the SH-AWD indicator.

Does the SH-AWD indicator come on and go off?

YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO - Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connector A (20P) and B (8P).
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
6. Check the SH-AWD indicator.

Does the SH-AWD indicator come on?

YES - 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.

NO - Go to the gauge control system troubleshooting.