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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK TRANSFER MOTOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect transfer control actuator harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      CAUTION: Never start the engine.
    4. Check the voltage between transfer control actuator harness connector terminals.

      +

      -

      Voltage

      Transfer control actuator

      Connector

      Terminal

      F52

      4

      7

      Approx. 5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK TRANSFER MOTOR TEMPERATURE 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 control actuator harness connector.

      Transfer control unit

      Transfer control actuator

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E59

      28

      F52

      4

      Existed

      9

      7

    4. Check the continuity between transfer control actuator harness connector and ground.

      Transfer control actuator

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      F52

      7

      Ground

      Not existed

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  3. CHECK TRANSFER MOTOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Check the transfer control actuator. Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Transfer motor temperature sensor is malfunctioning. Replace transfer control actuator. Refer to TRANSFER CONTROL ACTUATOR : Removal & Installation .

  4. 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.