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DTC Troubleshooting

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DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Step Action YES NO
Was "4WD control system check" performed?  Go to Step 2. Go to 4WD Control System Check .
"4L" switch circuit check 
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
  2. Disconnect 2WD/4WD switch connector "G88".
  3. Check for proper connection to 2WD/4WD switch at terminals "G88-3" and "G88-4".
  4. If OK, then measure voltage between "G88-3" terminal of 2WD/4WD switch connector and body ground with ignition switch turned to ON position.

Is it 10 V or more? 
Go to Step 3. Go to Step 4.
"4L" switch circuit check 
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
  2. Measure voltage between "G88-3" and "G88-4" terminals of 2WD/4WD switch connector with ignition switch turned to ON position.

Is it 10 V or more? 
Go to Step 5. "BLK" wire is open or high resistance.
"4L" switch circuit check 
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
  2. Disconnect 4WD control module connector "E23".
  3. Check for proper connection to 4WD control module at terminal "E23-6".
  4. If OK, then measure resistance between "G88-3" terminal of 2WD/4WD switch connector and "E23-6" terminal of 4WD control module connector.

Is it 1 Ω or less? 
Substitute a known-good 4WD control module and recheck. "GRN" wire is open or high resistance.
"4L" switch check 
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
  2. Check "4L" switch referring to 2WD/4WD SWITCH INSPECTION .

Is it in good condition? 
Substitute a known-good 4WD control module and recheck. Faulty "4L" switch. Replace 2WD/4WD switch.