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SH-AWD indicator does not come on
SH-AWD indicator does not come on
- Problem verification
- 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Does the SH-AWD indicator comes on for two seconds?
YES
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
- Gauge control module operation check
- 1. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function.
Does the SH-AWD indicator blinkΩ
YES
Go to step 3.
NO
- SH-AWD control unit check
- 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- 2. Disconnect the following connector.
SH-AWD control unit 24P connector - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Does the SH-AWD indicator comes on?
YES
Update the SH-AWD control unit if it does not have the latest software - Refer to: SH-AWD ® Control Unit Update (SH-AWD) (2014 2015) or SH-AWD ® Control Unit Update (SH-AWD) (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020) , or substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit - Refer to: SH-AWD ® Control Unit Removal and Installation (SH-AWD) (2014 2015) or SH-AWD ® Control Unit Removal and Installation (SH-AWD) (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020) , then 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 - Refer to: SH-AWD ® Control Unit Removal and Installation (SH-AWD) (2014 2015) or SH-AWD ® Control Unit Removal and Installation (SH-AWD) (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020) .
NO
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.