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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the master cylinder solenoid, perform zero point calibration (See CALIBRATION  ).
  1. CONFIRM VEHICLE TYPE 
    1. Confirm the vehicle drive train.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      4WD A
      2WD B

    B:  Go to step  3

    A: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU TERMINAL VOLTAGE (EXI) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
      2. Fig 1: Identifying Skid Control ECU Connector
      G05579851Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. A/T:
      1. Move the transfer high and low shift lever to the H2, H4, and L4 ranges, and measure the voltages in each range.

        Standard voltage 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION - A/T

        Tester Connection Transfer Range Specified Condition
        A4-27 (EXI) - Body ground H2 8 to 14 V
        A4-27 (EXI) - Body ground H4, L4 Below 1.5 V
    4. M/T:
      1. Move the transfer high and low shift lever to the H, HL, and LL ranges, and measure the voltages in each range.

        Standard voltage 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION - M/T

        Tester Connection Transfer Range Specified Condition
        A4-27 (EXI) - Body ground H 8 to 14 V
        A4-27 (EXI) - Body ground HL, LL Below 1.5 V

        Result 

        RESULT CHART

        Result Proceed to
        OK A
        NG (A/T) B
        NG (M/T) C

    B:  Go to step  5

    C:  Go to step  10

    A: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NEO TERMINAL - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
      2. Fig 2: Identifying Skid Control ECU Connector Terminal
      G05112312Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Vehicle Drive Train Specified Condition
      A4-10 (NEO) - Body ground 2WD 10 kΩ or higher
      A4-10 (NEO) - Body ground 4WD Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
    2. Check if the same DTC is recorded (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      DTC output A
      DTC not output B

    B: END 

    A: REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID  (See DISASSEMBLY )

  5. INSPECT TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH (for 4WD position) 
    1. Disconnect the transfer indicator switch (4WD position) connector.
      2. Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Indicator Switch (For 4WD Position)
      G05112316Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the transfer indicator switch (4WD position).
    3. Measure the resistance.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Position Specified Condition
      1-2 Pushed Below 1 Ω
      1-2 Released 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH (for 4WD POSITION)  (See DISASSEMBLY (VF4B) or DISASSEMBLY (VF2A) )

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU - TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect the four wheel drive control ECU connector.
      2. Fig 4: Identifying Four Wheel Drive Control ECU Connector And Transfer Indicator Switch (For 4WD Position) Connector
      G05112314Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the transfer indicator switch (for 4WD position) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      B4-6 (4WD) - B39-2 Below 1 Ω
      B4-6 (4WD) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
      2. Fig 5: Identifying Skid Control ECU Connector And 4WD Control ECU Connector
      G05579855Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 4WD control ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A4-27 (EXI) - B4-8 (ADD) Below 1 Ω
      A4-27 (EXI) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. REPLACE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU 
    1. Replace the four wheel drive control ECU.
  9. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
    2. Check if the same DTC is recorded (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      DTC output A
      DTC not output B

    B: END 

    A: REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID  (See DISASSEMBLY )

  10. INSPECT TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH (for CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION) 
    1. Disconnect the transfer indicator switch (center differential lock position) connector.
      2. Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Indicator Switch (For Center Differential Lock Position)
      G05112316Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the transfer indicator switch (center differential lock position).
    3. Measure the resistance.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Position Specified Condition
      1-2 Pushed Below 1 Ω
      1-2 Released 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH (for CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION)  (See DISASSEMBLY (VF4B) or DISASSEMBLY (VF2A) )

    OK: Go to next step 

  11. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
      2. Fig 7: Identifying Skid Control ECU Connector And Transfer Indicator Switch (Center Differential Lock Position) Connector
      G05579857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the transfer indicator switch (center differential lock position) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A4-27 (EXI) - B43-2 Below 1 Ω
      A4-27 (EXI) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  12. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
    2. Check if the same DTC is recorded (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      DTC output A
      DTC not output B

    B: END 

    A: REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID  (See DISASSEMBLY )

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