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4. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
3. Check continuity between transfer terminal cord assembly har-
ness connector F56 terminal 19 (B) and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
5. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
3. Check resistance between transfer terminal cord assembly ter-
minals 6 and 19.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace clutch pressure solenoid. Refer to TF-22,
"Location of Electrical Parts" .
6. CHECK TRANSFER DROPPING RESISTOR
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer dropping resistor harness connector. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Check resistance between transfer dropping resistor terminals 1
and 2.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace transfer dropping resistor. Refer to TF-22,
"Location of Electrical Parts" .
7. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-36, "
Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Ref-
erence Values" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Continuity should exist.
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6 - 19 : Approx. 3.0 - 3.4 Ω
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1 - 2 : Approx. 11.2 - 12.8 Ω
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3. CHECK 4WD SHIFT SWITCH SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check 4WD shift switch. Refer to TF-66, "
COMPONENT INSPECTION" .
4. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN 4WD SHIFT SWITCH AND TRANSFER TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect 4WD shift switch harness connector and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
3. Check continuity between 4WD shift switch harness connector
M141 terminal 4 (G/R) and transfer terminal cord assembly har-
ness connector F56 terminal 5 (G/R).
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND TRANSFER TERMINAL CORD
ASSEMBLY
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connec-
tor.
3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connec-
tor E142 terminal 1 (GR) and transfer terminal cord assembly
harness connector F56 terminal 4 (GR).
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
M1414 (G/R) -
ground4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD 0V
SDIA2729E
Continuity should exist.
SDIA2731E
Continuity should exist.
SDIA2732E
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6. CHECK 2-4WD SOLENOID
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
3. Check resistance between transfer terminal cord assembly ter-
minals 4 and 5.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> 2-4WD solenoid is malfunctioning. Refer to TF-22,
"Location of Electrical Parts" .
7. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-36, "
Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Ref-
erence Values" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
8. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "
Removal and Installation" .
COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
3. Check resistance between transfer terminal cord assembly ter-
minals 4 and 5.
4. If NG, replace the 2-4WD solenoid. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of
Electrical Parts" . 4 - 5 : Approx. 22.8 - 25.2 Ω
WDIA0187E
4 - 5 : Approx. 22.8 - 25.2 Ω
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6. CHECK TRANSFER MOTOR
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer motor harness connector.
3. Apply 12V direct current between transfer motor terminals 14
and 15.
Does transfer motor operate?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Replace transfer motor. Refer to TF-140, "
Removal and
Installation" .
7. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-54, "
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS
AND REFERENCE VALUE" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
8. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "
Removal and Installation" .
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
3. Read out the value of “FLUID TEMP SE”.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND TRANSFER TERMINAL CORD
ASSEMBLY
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connec-
tor.
3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 28 (B/G)
and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector F56 ter-
minal 3 (B/G).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 31 (G)
and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector F56 ter-
minal 2 (G).
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
ConditionDisplay value
(Approx.)
Transfer fluid temperature approx. 20 - 80°C (68 - 176°F) 1.1 - 0.3V
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ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire
color)ConditionData
(Approx.)
E14328 (B/G)
- GroundAlways 0V
31 (G) -
GroundIgnition switch:
ONTransfer fluid temperature
approx. 20°C (68°F)1.1V
Transfer fluid temperature
approx. 80°C (176°F)0.3V
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Continuity should exist.
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3. CHECK TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
3. Check resistance between transfer terminal cord assembly ter-
minals 2 and 3.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace transfer fluid temperature sensor. Refer to TF-
22, "Location of Electrical Parts" .
4. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-54, "
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS
AND REFERENCE VALUE" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
5. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "
Removal and Installation" .
COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
3. Check resistance between transfer terminal cord assembly har-
ness connector F56 terminals 2 and 3.
4. If NG, replace the transfer fluid temperature sensor. Refer to TF-
22, "Location of Electrical Parts" .
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance (Approx.)
20 (68) 2.5 kΩ
80 (176) 0.3 kΩ
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Temperature °C (°F) Resistance (Approx.)
20 (68) 2.5 kΩ
80 (176) 0.3 kΩ
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of the “CL PRES SW” while
operating 4WD shift switch.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the transfer terminal cord assembly harness con-
nector.
3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connec-
tor E143 terminal 34 (BR) and transfer terminal cord assembly
harness connector F56 terminal 7 (BR)
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Condition Display value
Ignition switch: ON
A/T selector lever “D”
position4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4H
(“Wait” function is not operating.)ON
Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: 2WD (“Wait”
function is not operating.)OFF
ConnectorTerminal
(Wire
color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
E14334 (BR) -
Ground
Ignition switch: ON
A/T selector lever
“D” position4WD shift switch:
AUTO or 4H
(“Wait” function is
not operating.)0V
Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch:
2WD (“Wait” func-
tion is not operat-
ing.)Battery
voltage
WDIA0141E
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Continuity should exist.
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3. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-54, "
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS
AND REFERENCE VALUE" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with the harness connec-
tor. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
4. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove clutch pressure switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Push and release clutch pressure switch and check continuity
between transfer terminal cord assembly terminal 7 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace clutch pressure switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Loca-
tion of Electrical Parts" .
5. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. CRUISE TEST
Perform cruise test. Refer to TF-34, "
CRUISE TEST" .
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Perform the applicable trouble diagnosis.
COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove clutch pressure switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Push and release clutch pressure switch and check continuity
between transfer terminal cord assembly terminal 7 and ground.
4. If NG, replace the clutch pressure switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Loca-
tion of Electrical Parts" .
Terminal Condition Continuity
7 -
GroundPush clutch pressure switch Yes
Release clutch pressure switch No
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Terminal Condition Continuity
7 - GroundPush clutch pressure switch Yes
Release clutch pressure switch No
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