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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "ALL MODE AWD/4WD" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of the "CL PRES SW" while operating 4WD shift switch.
      DISPLAY VALUE CONDITION

      Condition Display value
      • Ignition switch: ON
      • A/T selector lever "D" position
      4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4H ("Wait" function is not operating.) ON
      Ignition switch: ON 4WD shift switch: 2WD ("Wait" function is not operating.) OFF
      Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
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    Without CONSULT-II 

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

      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      M153 34 - Ground
      • Ignition switch: ON
      • A/T selector lever "D" position
      4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4H ("Wait" function is not operating.) 0V
      Ignition switch: ON 4WD shift switch: 2WD ("Wait" function is not operating.) Battery voltage
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminals And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connector M153 terminal 34 and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector F56 terminal 7.

      Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit And Transfer Terminal Cord Assembly
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  3. 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 4.

    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.

  4. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Remove clutch pressure switch. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".
    3. Push and release clutch pressure switch and check continuity between transfer terminal cord assembly terminal 7 and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE

      Terminal Condition Continuity
      7 - Ground Push clutch pressure switch Yes
      Release clutch pressure switch No
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Terminal Cord Assembly Terminal 7 And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Replace clutch pressure switch. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".

  5. CHECK DTC 

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

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Replace transfer control unit. Refer to "TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT ".

  6. CRUISE TEST 

    Perform cruise test. Refet to "CRUISE TEST ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: Inspection End.

    NG: Perform the applicable trouble diagnosis.