The SH-AWD Indicator Does Not Come On

Rear Differential Symptom Troubleshooting - The SH-AWD indicator does not come on

The SH-AWD indicator does not come on

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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

2. Check the SH-AWD indicator.

Does the SH-AWD indicator come on and go off?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

4. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connector A (20P) and connector B (8P).

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

6. Check the SH-AWD indicator.

Does the SH-AWD indicator come on?

YES -

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.

NO -

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