Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Phenomenon of tight-corner braking* | Steering sensor circuit | |
| Transfer control solenoid circuit | ||
| 4WD ECU assembly | ||
| Automatic with transfer transmission assembly | ||
| AWD warning remains on | AWD warning light circuit | |
| AWD warning does not come on | AWD warning light circuit | |
| The system is in the DTC output mode although terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 are not shorted | TC and CG terminal circuit | |
| The system is not in the DTC output mode although terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 are shorted | TC and CG terminal circuit | |
| 4WD warning light circuit |
Tech Tips
* Phenomenon of tight-corner braking
*: When driving 4-wheel drive mode, the vehicle is hard to turn, as if the brakes were applied, due to the rotational difference between the front and rear tires while turning.