DTC 53-4

DTC 53-4: Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil (Short)

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
2. Do the clutch test with the HDS.
3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 53-4 indicated?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connector B (8P).
6. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminals B4 and B5.





Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Go to step 8.

7. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminals B2 and B4, and between terminals B2 and B5.





Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to ground in the wire between the SH-AWD control unit and the left clutch electromagnetic coil.

NO - Go to step 9.

8. Connect a jumper wire between SH-AWD control unit connector terminals B4 and B5. Disconnect the left clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector, then check for continuity between left clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.








Is there continuity?

YES - Replace the rear differential side case.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the SH-AWD control unit and the left clutch electromagnetic coil.

9. Measure the resistance between left clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.





Is there 0.6 Ohms or less?

YES - Replace the rear differential side case.

NO - Replace the SH-AWD control unit.