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Inspection Procedure

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  1. INSPECT FUSE (4WD FUSE) 
    1. Remove the 4WD fuse from the instrument junction block.
    2. Measure the resistance of the fuse.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 Always Below 1 Ω

      HINT:

      Check for short circuits in all harnesses and connector connected to the 4WD fuse (See REPAIR INSTRUCTION ).

      NG: REPLACE FUSE (4WD) 

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (4WD CONTROL ECU - BATTERY) 
    1. Disconnect the ECU connector.
    2. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard Voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E17-9(BSLC)-Body Ground Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 V
      Fig 1: Checking Wire Harness (4WD Control ECU - Battery)
      G06045825Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. INSPECT ELECTROMAGNETIC CONTROL COUPLING (4WD LINEAR SOLENOID) 
    1. Remove the coupling connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the solenoid.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (BSF) - 2 (SLC) Always 2.2 to 2.6 Ω
      1 (BSF) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      2 (SLC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 2: Inspecting Electromagnetic Control Coupling (4WD Linear Solenoid)
      G06045826Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      NG: REPLACE ELECTROMAGNETIC CONTROL COUPLING  (See DISASSEMBLY )

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ELECTROMAGNETIC CONTROL COUPLING - 4WD CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the ECU connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection (4WD Control ECU - 4WD Linear solenoid) Condition Specified Condition
      E17-13 (SLC+) - 1 (BSF) Always Below 1 Ω
      E17-32 (SLC-) - 2 (SLC) Always Below 1 Ω
      E17-13 (SLC+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E17-32 (SLC-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 3: Checking Wire Harness (Electromagnetic Control Coupling - 4WD Control ECU)
      G06045827Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      OK: REPLACE 4WD CONTROL ECU  (See REMOVAL  )