DTC 27-2
DTC 27-2: Hypoid Gear Speed Sensor Malfunction1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition Switch OFF.
3. Raise the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the all four wheels to rotate freely.
4. Start the engine.
5. Shift to D position, and raise the vehicle speed to 19 mph (30 km/h).
6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 27-2 indicated?
YES - Go to step 7.
NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
7. Check for DTCs in the VSA system with the HDS.
Are any VSA System DTCs indicated?
YES - Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO - Go to step 8.
8. Raise the vehicle speed to 19 mph (30 km/h) again.
9. Check a the hypoid gear speed sensor value with the HDS.
Is a hypoid gear speed sensor value shown?
YES - Substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit and recheck.
NO - Go to step 10.
10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
11. Disconnect the hypoid gear speed sensor 3P connector.
12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
13. Measure voltage between hypoid gear speed sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.
Is there 4.0 V or more for at least 30 seconds?
YES - Go to step 14.
NO - Go to step 17.
14. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
15. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connector A (26P).
16. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A18 and hypoid gear speed sensor 3P connector terminal No. 1.
Is there continuity?
YES - Replace the hypoid gear speed sensor.
NO - Repair open in the wire between SH-AWD control unit connector A and the hypoid gear speed sensor connector.
17. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
18. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connector A (26P).
19. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A18 and hypoid gear speed sensor 3P connector terminal No. 1.
Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 20.
NO - Repair open in the wire between SH-AWD control unit connector A and hypoid gear speed sensor connector.
20. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A18 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between SH-AWD control unit connector A and the hypoid gear speed sensor connector.
NO - Go to step 21.
21. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A5 and hypoid gear speed sensor 3P connector terminal No. 3.
Is there continuity?
YES - Substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit and recheck.
NO - Repair open in the wire between SH-AWD control unit connector A and the hypoid gear speed sensor connector.