Acura RL. Manual - part 752

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the 
indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

6. Check for DTCs in the VSA system with the HDS. 

Are any VSA System DTCs indicated?  

YES - Go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO - Repair open in the wire between SH-AWD control unit connector A and the steering angle 
sensor connector. Check for loose connector terminals at the SH-AWD control unit and repair if 
necessary. 

DTC 19-2: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SHORT) 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SH-AWD control unit. If it doesn't, 

troubleshoot the DLC circuit; '05-07 models (see '05-07 MODELS ), '08 model (see '08 MODEL ).  

3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

4. Start the engine.  

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC 19-2 indicated?  

YES - Go to step 6. 

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. 

6. Check the counter value of the steering angle sensor with the HDS. 

Does the counter value change according to the steering wheel angle?  

YES - Go to step 7. 

NO - Go to step 16. 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connector A (26P).  

9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

10. Measure the voltage between SH-AWD control unit connector terminals A8 and A12. 

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information 
(see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

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Fig. 33: Measuring Voltage Between SH-AWD Control Unit Connector Terminals A8 And A12
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there 0.3 V or more when the steering wheel is in the neutral position (straight ahead)?  

YES - Go to step 11. 

NO - Replace the SH-AWD control unit (see SH-AWD CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ). 

11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

12. Disconnect the steering sensor 5P connector.  

13. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A8 and body ground. 

Fig. 34: Checking Continuity Between SH-AWD Control Unit Connector Terminal A8 And 
Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - Go to step 14. 

NO - Check for DTCs in the VSA system. If there are VSA system DTCs, go to the indicated DTCs 
troubleshooting. If no DTCs are indicated, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check 
for loose connector terminals at the SH-AWD control unit, and repair if necessary. 

14. Disconnect the AFS control unit 40P connector.  

15. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A8 and body ground. 

 

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Fig. 35: Checking Continuity Between SH-AWD Control Unit Connector Terminal A8 And 
Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - Repair short in the wire between SH-AWD control unit connector A and the AFS control unit 
40P connector. 

NO - Check for DTCs in the VSA system. If there are VSA system DTCs, go to the indicated DTCs 
troubleshooting. If no DTCs are indicated, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check 
for loose connector terminals at the SH-AWD control unit, and repair if necessary. 

16. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

17. Disconnect SH-AWD control unit connector A (26P).  

18. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

19. Measure the voltage between SH-AWD control unit connector terminals A12 and A22. 

Fig. 36: Measuring Voltage Between SH-AWD Control Unit Connector Terminals A12 And A22
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Does the output voltage change from 1.5-4 V according to the steering wheel angle?  

YES - Go to step 26. 

NO - Go to step 20. 

20. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

21. Disconnect the steering sensor 5P connector.  

22. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A22 and steering angle 

sensor 5P connector terminal No. 2. 

 

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Fig. 37: Checking Continuity Between SH-AWD Control Unit Connector Terminal A22 And 
Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector Terminal No. 2 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - Go to step 23. 

NO - Repair open in the wire between SH-AWD control unit connector A and the steering angle 
sensor connector. 

23. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A22 and body ground. 

Fig. 38: Checking Continuity Between SH-AWD Control Unit Connector Terminal A22 And 
Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - Go to step 24. 

NO - Check for DTCs in the VSA system. If there are VSA system DTCs, go to the indicated DTCs 
troubleshooting. If no DTCs are indicated, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check 
for loose connector terminals at the SH-AWD control unit, and repair if necessary. 

24. Disconnect the AFS control unit 40P connector.  

25. Check for continuity between SH-AWD control unit connector terminal A22 and body ground. 

 

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