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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK LINE 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 “LINE 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 LINE 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 35 (BR/W) and transfer terminal cord assem-
bly harness connector F56 terminal 1 (BR/W).
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
A/T selector lever “D” position
4WD shift switch: AUTOON
Except the above
The vehicle has been left
at room temperature for 5
minutes and more with
ignition switch in “OFF”
position.Ignition switch: ON
A/T selector lever: "P" or "N"
position
4WD shift switch: other than
AUTOOFF
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire
color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
E14335 (BR/
W) -
Ground
A/T selector lever
“D” position4WD shift switch:
AUTO0V
Except the above
The vehicle has
been left at room
temperature for 5
minutes and more
with ignition switch
in “OFF” position.
Ignition switch:
ON
A/T selector
lever: "P" or "N"
position
4WD shift
switch: other
than AUTOBattery
voltage
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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-36, "
Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Ref-
erence Values" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
Transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "Removal and Installation" .
4. CHECK LINE PRESSURE SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove line pressure switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Push and release line pressure switch and check continuity
between transfer terminal cord assembly terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace line pressure switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location
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 line pressure switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Push and release line pressure switch and check continuity
between transfer terminal cord assembly terminal 1 and ground.
4. If NG, replace the line pressure switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Loca-
tion of Electrical Parts" .
Terminal Condition Continuity
1 -
GroundPush line pressure switch Yes
Release line pressure switch No
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Terminal Condition Continuity
1 - GroundPush line pressure switch Yes
Release line pressure switch No
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK ATP SWITCH 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 “ATP SWITCH”.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND ATP SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the ATP switch harness connector.
3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connec-
tor E143 terminal 40 (L) and ATP switch harness connector F55
terminal 8 (L/Y).
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
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever
“N"
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch
: 4H to 4LO or 4LO to 4H
(While actuator motor is operating.) ON
Except the above OFF
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ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire
color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
E14340 (L) -
Ground
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever
“N"
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4H
to 4LO or 4LO to 4H
(While actuator motor
is operating.)0V
Except the aboveBattery
voltageSDIA2755E
Continuity should exist.
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3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect ATP switch harness connector.
3. Check continuity between ATP switch harness connector F55
terminal 9 (B) and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
4. CHECK ATP SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect ATP switch harness connector.
3. Remove ATP switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
4. Push and release ATP switch and check continuity between ATP
switch terminals 8 and 9.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace ATP switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Elec-
trical Parts" .
5. 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 6.
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.
6. CHECK ATP WARNING LAMP
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
2. Move A/T selector lever to "P" position.
3. Set 4WD shift switch from "4H" to "4LO" or "4LO" to "4H".
Does ATP warning lamp turn ON while switching?
YES >> GO TO TF-125, "ATP Warning Lamp Turns ON" .
NO >> Inspection End.
COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 second.)
2. Disconnect ATP switch harness connector.
3. Remove ATP switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" . Continuity should exist.
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Terminal Condition Continuity
8 - 9Push ATP switch Yes
Release ATP switch No
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4. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND COMBINATION METER
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and combination meter harness connector.
3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 5 (W/B)
and combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 34 (W/
B).
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 INDICATOR LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Connect combination meter harness connector.
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
4. Ground the following terminal using suitable wiring.
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 5 (W/B)
and ground.
Does 4WD warning lamp turn on?
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "
Combina-
tion Meter" .
6. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> GO TO 7.
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 >> Inspection End.
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.
4WD Shift Indicator Lamp or 4LO Indicator Lamp Does Not ChangeEDS002HO
SYMPTOM:
4WD shift indicator lamp or 4LO indicator lamp does not change when switching 4WD shift switch.Continuity should exist.
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9. CHECK SYSTEM FOR ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for actuator position switch system. Refer to TF-77, "
Actuator Position Switch" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . 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 12.
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.
12. CHECK TRANSFER INNER PARTS
1. Disassemble transfer assembly. Refer to TF-144, "
Disassembly and Assembly" .
2. Check transfer inner parts.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
ATP Warning Lamp Turns ONEDS002HP
SYMPTOM:
ATP warning lamp turns ON when 4WD shift switch from “4H” to “4LO” or “4LO” to “4H” with A/T
selector lever “N” to “P” position.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-50, "
Self-diagnostic Procedure" .
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate CAN communication?
YES >> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line. Refer to TF-113, "CAN Communication
Line" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD SHIFT SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD shift switch system. Refer to TF-62, "
4WD Shift Switch" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK SYSTEM FOR PNP SWITCH SIGNAL
Perform trouble diagnosis for PNP switch signal system. Refer to TF-69, "
PNP Switch Signal (TCM)" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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5. 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 >> Inspection End.
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.
4WD Warning Lamp Flashes SlowlyEDS002HS
SYMPTOM:
While driving, 4WD warning lamp flashes slowly. (When continuing to flash until turning ignition
switch OFF.)
NOTE:
Slow flashing: 1 time/2 seconds
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK TIRE
Check the following.
Tire pressure
Wear condition
Longitudinal tire size (There is no difference between longitudinal tires.)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
2. CHECK TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE
Perform trouble diagnosis for transfer fluid temperature system. Refer to TF-102, "
Transfer Fluid Temperature"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for clutch pressure switch system. Refer to TF-105, "
Clutch Pressure Switch" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> GO TO 5.
5. 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 >> Inspection End.
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.
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Heavy Tight-corner Braking Symptom OccursEDS002HT
SYMPTOM:
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in AUTO mode and steering wheel
is turned fully to either side.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode. This is not
a malfunction.
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions: 4WD shift
switch is "4H" or "4LO", steering wheel is turned fully to either side.
1. CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-50, "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CONSULT-II)" .
Is "CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000]" displayed?
YES >> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line. Refer to TF-113, "CAN Communication
Line" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD SHIFT SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD shift switch system. Refer to TF-62, "
4WD Shift Switch" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Perform self diagnosis for ECM. Refer to EC-49, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" .
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK SYSTEM FOR CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID
Perform trouble diagnosis for clutch pressure solenoid system. Refer to TF-105, "
Clutch Pressure Switch" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> GO TO 6.
6. 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 7.
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.