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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK TRANSFER HI-LO POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      CAUTION: Never start the engine.
    2. Check the voltage between transfer control unit harness connector and ground.

    +

    -

    Condition

    Voltage

    Transfer control unit

    Connector

    Terminal

    E59

    6

    Ground

    4WD mode: AUTO or 4H

    Approx. 0 V

    4WD mode: 4L

    Approx. 5 V

    25

    4WD mode: AUTO or 4H

    Approx. 0 V

    4WD mode: 4L

    Approx. 5 V

    CAUTION: After operating 4WD shift switch, move the vehicle back and forth to check voltage.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK TRANSFER HI-LO POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect transfer Hi-Lo position sensor harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      CAUTION: Never start the engine.
    4. Check the voltage between transfer Hi-Lo position sensor harness connector terminals.

      +

      -

      Voltage

      Transfer Hi-Lo position sensor

      Connector

      Terminal

      F42

      1

      Ground

      Approx. 5 V

      2

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK TRANSFER HI-LO POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between transfer control unit harness connector and transfer Hi-Lo position sensor harness connector.

      Transfer control unit

      Transfer Hi-Lo position sensor

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E59

      6

      F42

      1

      Existed

      25

      2

      29

      3

    4. Check the continuity between transfer Hi-Lo position sensor harness connector and ground.

      Transfer Hi-Lo position sensor

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      F42

      1

      Ground

      Not existed

      2

      3

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  4. REPLACE TRANSFER HI-LO POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Replace transfer Hi-Lo position sensor. Refer to TRANSFER HI-LO POSITION SENSOR : Removal & Installation .
    2. Perform confirmation procedure again. Refer to DTC Description .

    Is DTC "P182A" detected?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    INSPECTION END

  5. CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS 

    Check the pin terminals for damage or loose connection with each harness connector.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT : Removal & Installation .

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.