DYNAMIC TORQUE CONTROL AWD SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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.
Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
Tight-corner braking phenomenon*	4WD linear solenoid circuit	Click here
	Steering sensor circuit	Click here
	Vehicle stability control system	Click here
	4WD ECU assembly	Click here
	Electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly	Click here
AWD warning message remains displayed	AWD warning light circuit (Remains illuminated)	Click here
AWD warning message is not displayed	AWD warning light circuit (Does not illuminate)	Click here
AWD lock function does not operate	AWD lock mode switch circuit	Click here
AWD lock function does not operate	4WD ECU assembly	Click here
AWD lock mode indicator light does not illuminate	CAN communication system	Click here
	AWD lock mode switch circuit	Click here
	Combination meter assembly	Click here
	4WD ECU assembly	Click here
The system is in DTC output mode although terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 are not connected	TC and CG terminal circuit	Click here
The system is not in DTC output mode although terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 are connected	TC and CG terminal circuit	Click here
	AWD warning light circuit (Does not illuminate)	Click here

*: Tight corner braking phenomenon: a phenomenon in which an AWD vehicle may lurch and decelerate due to a rotational speed difference between the front and rear wheels, such as during low-speed cornering in AWD mode.