NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Differential Assembly/Testing
and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Do the clutch function test with the HDS See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Differential Assembly/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests
and General Diagnostics.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 53-1 or 53-3 indicated?
YES -
Go to step 5.
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.?
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connector B (8P) and the left solenoid 4P connector.
7. Connect left solenoid 4P connector terminal No. 1 to body ground with a jumper wire.
8. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal B5 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to step 9.
NO -
Repair an open in the wire between the SH-AWD control unit and the left clutch electromagnetic coil.?
9. Remove the jumper wire from left solenoid 4P connector terminal No. 1.
10. Connect left solenoid 4P connector terminal No. 2 to body ground with a jumper wire.
