61-2

SH AWD DTC Troubleshooting: 61-2

DTC 61-2:

Shift Solenoid Valve (Short)

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Do the SHIFT SOLENOID TEST with the HDS.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 61-2 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connectors A (26P) and B (8P).

7. Measure the resistance between SH-AWD control unit connector terminals A1 and B8.





Is there 10 Ohms or more?

YES -

Go to step 10.

NO -

Go to step 8.

8. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve 2P connector.

9. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A1 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to ground in the wire between the SH-AWD control unit and the shift solenoid valve.

NO -

Replace the shift solenoid valve Rear Differential Disassembly/Reassembly.

10. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal B2 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit Service and Repair and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with the known-good SH-AWD control unit, replace the original SH-AWD control unit Service and Repair.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between SH-AWD control unit and body ground or poor ground (G652).