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AWD Warning does not Come ON [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. 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

    2. Disconnect the G131 4WD ECU assembly connector.
    3. Check the connector case and the terminal for deformation and corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion

    4. 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

  2. CHECK 4WD WARNING MESSAGE 
    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. 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: 

    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: 

    GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ]