Inspection Procedure 2: Shifting the drive mode selector does not Change the Mode: Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Scan tool (M.U.T.-III) data list.
Check the following data list. (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE ).
- Item 1: AWC (AWD) control mode
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 4.
2. NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Follow combination meter trouble symptom procedure 9 "The combination meter light does not illuminate normally or the multi-information display is not displayed normally."
Refer to SYMPTOM PROCEDURES .

Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 4.
2. NO: Repair it. Then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Does the malfunction occur again?
1. YES: Go to Step 4.
2. NO: This diagnosis is complete.
STEP 4. Resistance measurement between the drive mode selector connector terminals
1. Remove the drive mode selector (Refer to AWD-ECU ).
2. Measure the resistance between the terminals (Refer to AWD-ECU ).
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 5.
2. NO: Replace the drive mode selector (Refer to AWD-ECU ). Then go to Step 7.
STEP 5. Wiring harness check
1. Check the wiring harness between the AWD-ECU connector (terminal SW-1) and the drive mode selector connector.
2. Check the connector(s) or terminal(s) or wiring harness above for damage or other problem.
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 6.
2. NO: Repair the connector(s) or terminal(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 7.
STEP 6. Resistance measurement at the drive mode selector connector
1. Disconnect the drive mode selector connector.
2. Measure the resistance between the drive mode selector wiring harness side connector and the body ground.
  OK: Continuity exists (2 Ω or less)
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 7.
2. NO: Repair the connector(s) or terminal(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 7.
STEP 7. Retest the system.
Q: Does the malfunction occur again?
1. YES: Replace AWD-ECU (Refer to AWD-ECU ).
2. NO: This diagnosis is complete.