Coupling Component Temperature Sensor Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Disconnect the AWD solenoid connector.
Measure resistance between AWD solenoid terminals C and D.

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If the resistance is not within the specification, replace the coupling component. (See COUPLING COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)

Specification

6.085-6.961 kilohms (Temperature at 20°C {68°F})