SH-AWD® Control Unit Initialization

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Whenever the SH-AWD control unit is replaced, it must be initialized.

With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) behind the driver's dashboard lower cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SH-AWD control unit. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
From the mode menu, select SH-AWD, select MISCELLANEOUS TEST, then select INITIALIZATION with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.
NOTE: See the HDS help menu for specific instructions.