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DTC 82-2

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

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





Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Go to step 8.

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





Is there 2.0 Ohms or more?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Go to step 9.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.