AWD Warning does not Come ON [08/2020 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
- Check that there is no looseness at the locking and connecting parts of the 4WD ECU assembly connector.
OK
No looseness at the locking and connecting parts
- Disconnect the G131 4WD ECU assembly connector.
- Check the connector case and the terminal for deformation and corrosion.
OK
No deformation or corrosion
- Connect the G131 4WD ECU assembly connector.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 2
- Check that there is no looseness at the locking and connecting parts of the 4WD ECU assembly connector.
- CHECK 4WD WARNING MESSAGE
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.
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 combination meter assembly Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note 4WD Warning Light AWD warning (multi-information display) OFF or ON OFF: Warning off
ON: Warning on- Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Active Test
Active Test Display 4WD Warning Light Data List Display 4WD Warning Light Result
Result Proceed to Data List display does not switch ON/OFF A Data List display switches ON/OFF B
Result:
A
REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]
Result:
B
GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ]