DTC 53-2, 55-1, 56-1, 57-1, 58-1: Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Test-drive the vehicle, and check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTCs 53-2, 55-1, 56-1, 57-1, and/or 58-1 indicated?

YES -Go to step 4.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. ■
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the right clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector on the differential.
At the coil side, measure the resistance between the right clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil/Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor 6P Connector Terminals 3 And 6
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Is there 1 to 3 Ω?

YES -Go to step 7.

NO -Replace the rear differential assembly. ■
Measure the resistance between the right clutch electromagnetic coil/differential fluid temperature sensor 6P connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil/Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor 6P Connector Terminal 3 And Body Ground
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Is there more than 1MΩ or open?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Replace the rear differential assembly.
Disconnect VTM-4 control unit connector B (12P).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Measure the voltage between VTM-4 control unit connector terminals B3 and B4 to body ground.

Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between VTM-4 Control Unit Connector Terminals B3 And B4 To Body Ground
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Is there battery voltage?

YES -Repair short to power in the wire between VTM-4 control unit (B3 or B4) and the right clutch electromagnetic coil. ■

NO -Go to step 11.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Check for continuity between VTM-4 control unit connector terminals B3 and B4 to body ground respectively.

Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between VTM-4 Control Unit Connector Terminals B3 And B4 To Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Repair short to ground in the wire between VTM-4 control unit (B3 or B4) and the right clutch electromagnetic coil. ■

NO -Go to step 13.
Connect a jumper wire between the right clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.

Fig 5: Connecting Jumper Wire Between Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil/Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor 6P Connector Terminals 3 And 6
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Check for continuity between VTM-4 control unit connector terminals B3 and B4.

Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between VTM-4 Control Unit Connector Terminals B3 And B4
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Is there continuity?

YES -Do the Rear Differential Function Test (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FUNCTION TEST ). If the rear differential is normal, substitute a known-good VTM-4 control unit (see VTM-4 CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ) and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with the known-good VTM-4 control unit, replace the original VTM-4 control unit (see VTM-4 CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ). ■

NO -Repair open in the wire between VTM-4 control unit (B3 or B4) and the right clutch electromagnetic coil. ■