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DTC 82-2

DTC 82-2: Right Search Coil Sensor (Open or Short)

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connector A (26P).
3. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminals A6 and A19.





Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Go to step 6.

4. Measure resistance between SH-AWD control unit connector terminals A6 and A19.





Is there 2.0 Ohms or more?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to step 7.

5. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A6 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short in the wire between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A6 and body ground.

NO - Check for loose connector terminals at the SH-AWD control unit and repair if necessary. If the connections are OK, substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit and recheck.

6. Connect a jumper wire between SH-AWD control unit connector terminals A6 and A19. Disconnect the right search coil sensor 2P connector, then check for continuity between right search coil sensor 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 right search coil sensor connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.

7. Disconnect the right search coil sensor 2P connector, then check for continuity between right search coil sensor 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.





Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to ground in the wire between SH-AWD control unit connector A and the right search coil sensor connector.

NO - Replace the rear differential side case.