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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: 

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Test the battery. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode

    - 3. Check the COMPLETE MEMORIZATION in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
         

    Does the data list show COMPLETED?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Do the SH-AWD system memorization procedure for each of the following, then go to step 2.

  2. VSA system check

    - 1. Check for DTCs in the VSA system with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
         

    Are any steering angle sensor DTCs indicated?

    YES 

    Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. SH-AWD system check

    - 1. Start the engine.

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

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
         

    Is the SH-AWD indicator value OFF?

    YES 

    Go to the gauge control module self-diagnostic function - Refer to: Gauges Self-Diagnostic Function (2014 2015) or Gauges Self-Diagnostic Function (2016) or Gauges Self-Diagnostic Function (2017 2018 2019 2020) .

    NO 

    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) , 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 - 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) .