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AWD Warning does not Come ON [09/2014 - 09/2020]: Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2017 - 10/2018] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2018 - 11/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2019 - 09/2020]

      HINT: 

      When DTCs indicating a CAN communication system malfunction are output, repair the CAN communication system before repairing each corresponding sensor.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs are not output A
      CAN communication system DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - 11/2017]  , or refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2017 - 10/2018]  , or refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. INSPECT AWD WARNING 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Turn the Techstream on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Four Wheel Drive / Active Test

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      4WD Warning Light AWD warning (multi-information display) Warning ON/OFF Observe the multi-information display.
    6. When performing the 4WD Warning Light Active Test, check 4WD Warning Light in the Data List.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      4WD Warning Light AWD warning (multi-information display) ON or OFF OFF: Warning off
      ON: Warning on
      -

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Does not change between ON and OFF A
      Changes between ON and OFF B

    Result: 

    REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [09/2014 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - ]