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ALL-MODE 4WD TRANSFER BASIC CONTROL
HYDRAULIC CONTROL CIRCUITS
OUTLINE
All-mode 4WD transfer is controlled by the transfer control unit and sensors.
If a malfunction occurs in the all-mode 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp lights up to indicate the system
malfunction. There are two ways to identify the cause of the malfunction.
1. Performing the self-diagnosis. (The 4WD warning lamp will indicate what kind of malfunction has occurred
by flickering.)
2. Performing diagnosis using CONSULT-II.
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CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INDICATIONS OF 4WD WARNING LAMP
*: When 4WD warning lamp is ON, all the 4WD shift indicator lamps turn OFF.
CAN CommunicationEDS0017P
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Refer to LAN-5, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
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Condition Content 4WD warning lamp
During self-diagnosis Indicates the malfunction position by number of flickers. Flickers at malfunction mode.
Lamp check*Checks the lamp by turning ON during engine starting. After
engine starts, it turns OFF if there are no malfunctions.ON
Malfunction in 4WD system*Turns ON to indicate malfunction. When ignition switch is
turned to “OFF” or the malfunction is corrected, it turns OFF.ON
When vehicle is driven with different
diameters of front and rear tiresFlickers once every 2 seconds.
Turns OFF when ignition switch is “OFF”.Flickers once every 2 sec-
onds.
High fluid temperature in transfer unitWhen fluid temperature is high or fluid temperature sensor cir-
cuit is shorted, it flickers twice every second.
It turns OFF when fluid temperature becomes normal.Flickers twice a second.
Other than above (System is nor-
mal.)Lamp is OFF. OFF
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Location of Electrical PartsEDS0017Q
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Description of Electrical PartsEDS0017R
TRANSFER MOTOR
1. The transfer motor drives the sub-oil pump to provide proper lubrication and oil pressure control when the
vehicle is at standstill, during low-speed operations or is being driven in reverse.
2. The main oil pump is operated by the driving force of the mainshaft. In other words, sufficient oil pressure
buildup does not occur when the vehicle is at standstill or during low-speed operations. While the vehicle
is being driven in reverse, the main oil pump rotates in the reverse direction. Therefore the main oil pump
does not discharge oil pressure. During any of the above vehicle operations, the transfer motor drives the
sub-oil pump to compensate for insufficient oil pressure.
3. The transfer motor operates as follows:
1. The motor relay turns OFF in the 2WD mode.
2. The motor relay operates as described in the table below in modes other than the 2WD mode.
Ta b l e 1
Ta b l e 2
NOTE:
OFF (after 2.5 seconds have elapsed.)
4. 4WD shift switch, PNP switch, Neutral-4LO switch, vehicle speed sensor and throttle position sensor are
used in conjunction with the transfer motor.
WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
1. The wait detection switch releases the “booming” torque produced in the propeller shaft. After the release
of the “booming” torque, the wait detection switch helps provide the 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) shifts. A
difference may occur between the operation (“4LO” to “4H” shift only) of the 4WD shift switch and actual
drive mode. At this point, the wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode.
2. The wait detection switch operates as follows:
4WD lock gear (clutch drum) locked: ON
4WD lock gear (clutch drum) released: OFF
3. The wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode and the 4WD shift indicator lamp indicates the
vehicle drive mode.
2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE
The 2-4WD shift solenoid valve operates to apply oil pressure to the wet, multiplate clutch, depending on the
drive mode. The driving force is transmitted to the front wheels through the clutch when the vehicle is set in the
4WD mode. Setting the vehicle in the 2WD mode requires no pressure buildup. In other words, pressure force
applied to the wet, multiplate clutch becomes zero.
PNP switch “R” position VFF (Vehicle speed) A/T position Motor relay drive command
ON — R ON
OFF0Positions other than the “P” or
“N” positionsON
—“P” or “N” position (See Table
2.)—
0 < VFF ≤ 50 km/h (31 MPH) — ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VFF < 55
km/h (34 MPH)—HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VFF — OFF
A/T position N-4L SW 4WD modeThrottle position
0 - 0.07/8 0.07/8 - 1/8 1/8 - MAX
NOFFLOCK (4H) ON ON ON
Positions other than
the LOCK position
(2WD or AUTO)See NOTE. HOLD ON
ON — See NOTE. HOLD ON
P——See NOTE.HOLDON
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LINE PRESSURE SWITCH
1. With the transfer system design, control of the oil pressure provides the transmission of drive torque to the
front wheels. The main pressure to control the oil pressure is referred to as the line pressure.
The line pressure switch determines whether or not adequate line pressure has built up under different
operating conditions.
2. The line pressure switch turns ON when line pressure is produced.
3. The line pressure switch senses line pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
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Circuit Diagram for Quick Pinpoint CheckEDS0017S
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Wiring Diagram — T/F —EDS0017T
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