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Diagnosis Procedure (4WAS Main Control Unit)

  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. CHECK 4WAS REAR MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (1) 
    1. Remove 4WAS rear motor relay.
    2. Check the continuity between 4WAS rear motor relay harness connector and ground.
      4WAS rear motor relay - Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      B5 2 Ground Existed
      1 Not existed
    3. Check the continuity between 4WAS main control unit harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.
      4WAS rear motor relay 4WAS main control unit Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B53 1 B54 25 Existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 5.

      NO: Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  5. CHECK 4WAS REAR MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (2) 
    1. Check 20A fusible link (#37).
    2. Check the harness for open or short between 4WAS front control unit harness connector No. 3 terminal and 20A fusible link (#37).

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 6.

      NO: Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  6. CHECK 4WAS REAR MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (3) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      CAUTION: Never start the engine.
    2. Check the voltage between 4WAS main control unit harness connectors and the ground.
      4WAS main control unit - Voltage (Approx.)
      Connector Terminal
      B54 25 Ground Battery voltage
    3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 7.

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

  7. CHECK 4WAS REAR MOTOR RELAY 

    Check 4WAS rear motor relay. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 8.

    NO: Replace 4WAS rear motor relay.

  8. CHECK 4WAS REAR MOTOR POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Connect 4WAS main control unit harness connector.
    2. Install 4WAS rear motor relay.
    3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      CAUTION: Never start the engine.
    4. Check the voltage between 4WAS main control unit harness connectors and the ground.
      4WAS main control unit - Voltage (Approx.)
      Connector Terminal
      B54 37 Ground Battery voltage

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END.

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