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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE 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 "DUTY SOLENOID".
      DISPLAY VALUE CONDITION

      Condition Display value
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • A/T selector lever "N" position
      • Brake pedal depressed
      4WD shift switch: 2WD 4%
      4WD shift switch: AUTO 96 - 4%
      4WD shift switch: 4H or 4LO 4%
      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 terminal and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      M152 10 - Ground
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • A/T selector lever "N" position
      • Brake pedal depressed
      4WD shift switch: AUTO 4 - 14V
      4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO Less than 1V
      19 - Ground
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine running
      • A/T selector lever "N" position
      • Brake pedal depressed
      4WD shift switch: AUTO 1.5 - 3V
      4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO Less than 1V
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminal And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  8.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND TRANSFER TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connector M152 terminal 19 and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector F56 terminal 6.

      Continuity should exist. 

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

      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit And Transfer Terminal Cord Assembly
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  3. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER DROPPING RESISTOR AND TRANSFER TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector and transfer dropping resistor harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer dropping resistor harness connector E135 terminal 2 and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector F56 terminal 6.

      Continuity should exist. 

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

      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Dropping Resistor And Transfer Terminal Cord Assembly
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND TRANSFER DROPPING RESISTOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and transfer dropping resistor harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connector M152 terminal 10 and transfer dropping resistor harness connector E135 terminal 1.

      Continuity should exist. 

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

      Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit Connector Terminal And Transfer Dropping Resistor Connector Terminal
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  5. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector F56 terminal 19 and ground.

      Continuity should exist. 

      Also check harness for short to power.

    4. Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Terminal Cord Assembly Harness Connector F56 Terminal 19 And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

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

  6. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
    3. Check resistance between transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector F56 terminals 6 and 19.

      6 - 19 : Approx. 3.0 - 3.4 Ω 

      Fig 7: Checking Resistance Between Transfer Terminal Cord Assembly Harness Connector F56 Terminals 6 And 19
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 7.

    NG: Replace clutch pressure solenoid. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".

  7. CHECK TRANSFER DROPPING RESISTOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer dropping resistor harness connector.
    3. Check resistance between transfer dropping resistor terminals 1 and 2.

      1 - 2 : Approx. 11.2 - 12.8 Ω 

      Fig 8: Checking Resistance Between Transfer Dropping Resistor Terminals 1 And 2
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 8.

    NG: Replace transfer dropping resistor. Refer to "LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PARTS ".

  8. 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 9.

    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.

  9. CHECK DTC 

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

    OK or NG 

    OK: Inspection End.

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