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Diagnosis System

  1. DESCRIPTION 

    Active torque control 4WD system data can be read in the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use the Techstream to check for malfunctions and perform repairs. Therefore when there seems to be a problem with the active torque control 4WD, use the Techstream or SST to check and troubleshoot it.

    • SST: 09843-18040 
  2. CHECK DLC3 
    1. The ECU uses CAN (ISO11898-1) and ISO9141-2 for communication protocol. The terminal arrangement of the DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO9141-2 format.
      Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
      GTY103674Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Verify the conditions listed in the table below.

      Symbols (Terminal No.) Terminal Description Condition Specified Condition
      SIL (7) - SG (5) Bus + line During transmission Pulse generation
      CG (4) - Body Ground Chassis ground Always Below 1Ω
      SG (5) - Body Ground Signal ground Always Below 1Ω
      BAT (16) - Body Ground Battery positive Always 10 to 14 V
      CANH (6) - CANL (14) CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 54 to 69 Ω
      CANH (6) - CG (4) HIGH-level CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 200 Ω or higher
      CANL (14) - CG (4) LOW-level CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 200 Ω or higher
      CANH (6) - BAT (16) HIGH-level CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 6 kΩ or higher
      CANL (14) - BAT (16) LOW-level CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 6 kΩ or higher
      NOTE:

      *: Before measuring the resistance, leave the vehicle as is for at least 1 minute and do not operate the ignition switch, other switches or the doors.

      If the result is not as specified, the DLC3 may have a malfunction. Repair or replace the harness and connector.

      HINT: 

      Connect the cable of the Techstream to the DLC3, turn the ignition switch ON and attempt to use the tester. If the display indicates that a communication error has occurred, there is a problem either with the vehicle or with the tester.

      • If communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 of the original vehicle.
      • If communication is still not possible when the tester is connected to another vehicle, the problem may be in the tester itself. Consult the Service Department listed in the tester's instruction manual.
  3. INDICATOR LIGHT 
    1. When a problem occurs in the active torque control 4WD system, the 4WD indicator light on the combination meter comes ON to inform the driver of the problem.
      Fig 2: Identifying 4WD Indicator Light On Combination Meter
      GTY216569Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002