The SH-AWD Indicator Does Not Go Off, and No DTCs Are Stored

Rear Differential Symptom Troubleshooting - The SH-AWD indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored

The SH-AWD indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- Make sure the No. 5 (30 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box is OK.
- Make sure there are no loose connector terminals at the SH-AWD control unit.
- Make sure the charging system and the battery are OK.
- Make sure the PCM is not in the middle of updating.

1. Test the battery Battery Test. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

3. Check the COMPLETE MEMORIZATION in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Does the data list show "complete"?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Do the SH-AWD system memorization procedure for each of the following, then go to step 4.

- SH-AWD differential clutch torque SH-AWD Differential Clutch Torque Memorization
- Yaw rate-acceleration neutral position Testing and Inspection
- SH-AWD control unit initialization SH-AWD Control Unit Initialization

4. Check for DTCs in the VSA system with the HDS.

Are any steering angle sensor DTCs indicated?

YES -

Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Start the engine.

6. Check the SH-AWD indicator value with the HDS.

Is the SH-AWD indicator value OFF?

YES -

Go to the gauge control self-diagnostic function Testing and Inspection.

NO -

Update the SH-AWD control unit if it does not have the latest software SH-AWD Control Unit Update, or substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit Service and Repair, 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 Service and Repair.