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AWD Control Switch Circuit [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT AWD LOCK MODE INDICATOR LIGHT 
    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
    6. According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      4WD LOCK Light AWD lock mode indicator light Indicator light OFF/ON Observe the combination meter assembly
    7. When performing the 4WD LOCK Light Active Test, check 4WD LOCK Light in the Data List.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      4WD LOCK Light AWD lock mode indicator light OFF or ON OFF: AWD lock mode indicator light off
      ON: AWD lock mode indicator light on
      -

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      4WD LOCK Light
      Data List Display
      4WD LOCK Light

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Data List item 4WD LOCK Light changes according to the Active Test A
      Data List item 4WD LOCK Light does not change according to the Active Test B

    Result: 

    REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [09/2015 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. INSPECT COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Remove the AWD lock switch (combination switch assembly).

      Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2019 - ]

    3. Inspect the AWD lock switch (combination switch assembly).

      Refer to INSPECTION [09/2015 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [09/2015 - 08/2019]  , or refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J35-1 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Reinstall the AWD lock switch (combination switch assembly).

      Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to INSTALLATION [08/2019 - ]

    2. Disconnect the R10 4WD ECU assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      R10-10 (4WDS) - Body ground Switch pressed and held Below 100 Ω
      Switch released 1 MΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [09/2015 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR