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AWD Control Switch Circuit [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH 
    1. Remove the AWD lock switch (differential lock switch).

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]

    2. Inspect the AWD lock switch (differential lock switch).

      Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH:  REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G50-6 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      GTY379112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to AWD Lock Switch [Differential Lock Switch])

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH - 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Reinstall the AWD lock switch (differential lock switch).

      Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2012 - ]

    2. Disconnect the 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
      G86-10 (4WDS) - Body ground AWD lock switch on (Push) Below 1 Ω
      AWD lock switch off (Release) 10 kΩ or higher
      GTY375177Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to 4WD ECU Assembly)

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY:  REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR