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

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. 1 (30 A) fuse in the 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 is OK.

- Make sure the PGM-FI system and the A/T system is not in the middle of updating.

1. Test the battery Testing and Inspection. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.

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

Does the data list show "complete"?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Do the SH-AWD system memorization procedures for each of the following, then go to step 3.

- Differential clutch torque SH-AWD Differential Clutch Torque Memorization

- Steering angle neutral position Programming and Relearning

- Yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration neutral position SH-AWD Yaw Rate-Lateral/Longitudinal Acceleration Neutral Position Memorization

- Control unit initialization SH-AWD Control Unit Initialization



3. 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 4.


4. Start the engine.

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

Is the SH-AWD indicator value OFF?
YES - Go to the gauge control module self-diagnostic function. How to Troubleshoot the Gauges and Indicators

NO - 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