How to Troubleshoot Circuits at the SH-AWD Control Unit

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Special Tools Required

Backprobe Set 07SAZ-001000A (2)

With BSI: Remove the SH-AWD control unit (see SH-AWD® CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
Without BSI: Remove the SH-AWD control unit (see SH-AWD® CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
Inspect the circuit on the SH-AWD control unit according to the DTC Troubleshooting using the backprobe set and a digital multimeter or an analog circuit tester (A).

Fig 1: Connecting Backprobe Adapters To Stacking Patch Cords
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Connect the backprobe adapters (B) to the stacking patch cords (C), and connect the cords to a digital multimeter or an analog circuit tester. Using the wire insulator as a guide for the contoured-tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slide the tip into the connector from the wire side until it comes in contact with the terminal end of the wires.