DTC 53-1

DTC 53-1: Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil (Open)

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SH-AWD control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
4. Do the clutch function test with the HDS.
5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 53-1 indicated?

YES - Go to step 6.

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

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





Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Go to step 10.

9. 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 11.

10. 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.

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





Is there 1.5 Ohms or more?

YES - Replace the rear differential side case.

NO - Replace the SH-AWD control unit.