Flashing warning light Awd-Sh Diff temp high?

RAYTRAX169

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2005 ACURA RL
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

I get a warning light that reads. Awd-Sh Diff temp high. It does not happen all the time, sometimes it goes days or weeks with no warnings. Then it happens again, and the bell noise drives me insane. The car is running great. How can I turn it off?

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 AT 7:46 AM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,363 POSTS

The warning light for "AWD-SH Diff temp high" in your 2005 Acura RL indicates an issue with the temperature of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) differential. I would service and check the fluid level.

Viscosity
SAE 90: Above 0°F (-18°C)
SAE80W-90: Below 0°F (-18°C)

Also, we should run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

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