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Transfer Control Solenoid: Inspection: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT TRANSFER CONTROL SOLENOID 
    1. Connect the battery's positive (+) terminal and a bulb of 12 V - 21 W to terminal 1 as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Transfer Control Solenoid
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    2. Connect the battery's negative (-) terminal to terminal 2 and check if the solenoid operates.

      OK

      The solenoid operates and operating sound is heard.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      Terminal 1 - Terminal 2 5.0 to 5.6 Ω

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the transfer control solenoid.