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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK ACTUATOR POSITION 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 "SHIFT POS SW1" and "SHIFT POS SW2".
      DISPLAY VALUE CONDITION

      Monitored item Condition Display value
      SHIFT POS SW1
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • A/T selector lever "N" position
      • Brake pedal depressed
      4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
      4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H OFF
      SHIFT POS SW2
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • A/T selector lever "N" position
      • Brake pedal depressed
      4WD shift switch: 4H, AUTO or 2WD ON
      4WD shift switch: 4LO OFF
      Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
      G04901503

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector terminal and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      M153 27 - Ground
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • A/T selector lever "N" position
      • Brake pedal depressed
      4WD shift switch: 4H, AUTO or 2WD 0V
      4WD shift switch: 4LO Battery voltage
      44 - Ground
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • A/T selector lever "N" position
      • Brake pedal depressed
      4WD shift switch: 4LO 0V
      4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H Battery voltage
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminal And Ground
      G04901504

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the transfer control device (actuator position switch) harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
      • Transfer control unit harness connector M153 terminal 27 and transfer control device (actuator position switch) harness connector F58 terminal 23.
      • Transfer control unit harness connector M153 terminal 44 and transfer control device (actuator position switch) harness connector F58 terminal 20.

        Continuity should exist. 

        Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

        Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit Connector Terminals And Transfer Control Device Connector Terminals
        G04901505

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control device (actuator position switch) harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer control device (actuator position switch) harness connector F58 terminal 22 and ground.

      Continuity should exist. 

      Also check harness for short to power.

    4. Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Device Connector F58 And Ground
      G04901506

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH 
    1. Remove transfer control device. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    2. Check operation by applying battery voltage to transfer control device (actuator motor) terminals 21 and 24.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not operate actuator motor for more than 1 second.
      • Change the actuator motor position to "HIGH" when installing.
      • Be careful not to overheat the harness.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

      Terminal Continuity Continuity
      24 (Battery voltage) - 21 (Ground) 20 - 22 YES
      22 - 23 NO
      21 (Battery voltage) - 24 (Ground) 22 - 23 YES
      20 - 22 NO
      Fig 5: Applying Battery Voltage To Transfer Control Device (Actuator Motor) Terminals 21 And 24
      G04901507

    OK or NG 

    YES: GO TO 5.

    NO: Replace transfer control device. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  5. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT 

    Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to "TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE 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 DTC 

    Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Inspection End.

    NG: Replace transfer control device. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".