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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK 4WAS MAIN CONTROL UNIT GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect 4WAS main control unit harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between 4WAS main control unit harness connector terminal and the ground.
      4WAS main control unit - Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      B54 34 Ground Existed
      40

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: Repair or replace the harnesses and connectors.

  2. CHECK 4WAS MAIN CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY (1) 
    1. Check the voltage between 4WAS main control unit harness connector terminal and ground.
      4WAS main control unit - Voltage (Approx.)
      Connector Terminal
      B54 27 Ground 0 V
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      CAUTION: Never start the engine.
    3. Check the voltage between 4WAS main control unit harness connector terminal and ground.
      4WAS main control unit - Voltage (Approx.)
      Connector Terminal
      B54 27 Ground Battery voltage

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  4.

      NO: GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK 4WAS MAIN CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY (2) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check the 10A fuse (#46).
    3. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector.
    4. Check the continuity between 4WAS main control unit harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.
      4WAS main control unit IPDM E/R Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B54 27 E5 12 Existed
    5. Check the continuity between 4WAS main control unit harness connector and ground.
      4WAS main control unit - Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      B54 27 Ground Not existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Perform the trouble diagnosis for ignition power supply circuit. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - IGNITION POWER SUPPLY - ".

      NO: Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  4. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (4WAS MAIN CONTROL UNIT) 

    With CONSULT 

    1. Connect 4WAS main control unit harness connector.
    2. Connect IPDM E/R harness connector.
    3. Perform self-diagnosis for "4WAS(MAIN)/RAS/HICAS".

      Is DTC "C1909" detected? 

      YES: Replace 4WAS main control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK INFORMATION 

    With CONSULT 

    Check the "DATA MONITOR" value of each DTC detected with the self-diagnosis function. Refer to "REFERENCE VALUE ".

    Is each data the standard value? 

    YES: Check each harness connector pin terminal for disconnection.

    NO: Replace 4WAS main control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".