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PINPOINT TEST F: THE Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) SYSTEM JUMPS OUT OF GEAR

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  1. F1 CHECK FOR OBSTRUCTED IWE VENT LINES 
    • With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position in on a hoist. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
      • NOTE: The IWE vent port is the smaller of the 2 vacuum ports.
    • Disconnect the LH IWE line from the vent port.
    • Attach a hand vacuum pump to the IWE vent line.
    • Attempt to draw and hold a vacuum.
    • Connect LH IWE line.
    • Disconnect the RH IWE line from the vent port.
    • Attempt to draw and hold a vacuum.
    • Can a vacuum be held on either IWE vent line? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL new IWE vent lines as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : Go to  F2.
  2. F2 CHECK THE MSS POSITION PIDs 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: DataLogger - 4X4 Control Module
    • Drive the vehicle.
    • Dynamically monitor the 4WDINP_SW PID while driving the vehicle in each MSS position.
      MSS Position PID Status
      4X2 2-W Drive
      4X4 AUTO A4WD
      4X4 4W Auto/Hi
    • Does the 4WDINP_SW PID always agree with the MSS position? 
    1. YES  : Go to  F4.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test D .
  3. F3 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Carry out the on-demand self test.
    • Are DTCs present? 
    1. YES  : REFER to the 4X4 Control Module DTC Chart for diagnosis.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test I .
  4. F4 CHECK THE 4WD INDICATORS 
    • Apply the brakes and stop the vehicle.
    • Shift the transmission into the NEUTRAL position.
    • Observe the 4WD indicators in the Instrument Cluster (IC) while cycling through each MSS position.
    • Do the 4WD indicators match MSS switch positions? 
    1. YES  : Go to  F3.
    2. NO  : Go to  F5.
  5. F5 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Shift the transmission into the PARK position.
    • Carry out the on-demand self test.
    • Are DTCs present? 
    1. YES  : REFER to the 4X4 Control Module DTC Chart for diagnosis.
    2. NO  : CHECK the transfer case fluid level. REFER to TRANSFER CASE article. If the fluid level is OK, CHECK for internal transfer case faults. REFER to TRANSFER CASE article. TEST the system for normal operation.
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