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VF2CM TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD TOUCH SELECT 2-4 AND HIGH-LOW SYSTEM 4WD Control Switch
Circuit

WIRING DIAGRAM

PROCEDURE

1.CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOM

a. Confirm the problem symptoms.

Result:
Result Proceed to
The 4WD indicator light (green) and 4LO indicator
A
light remain off
The 4WD indicator light (green) remains illuminated,
B
and the 4LO indicator light remains off
The 4WD indicator light (green) and 4LO indicator
C
light remain illuminated

2.CHECK 4WD INDICATOR LIGHT (GREEN)

6.CHECK 4WD INDICATOR LIGHT (GREEN)

7.CHECK 4LO INDICATOR LIGHT

2.CHECK 4WD INDICATOR LIGHT (GREEN)

a. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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b. for Automatic Transmission:

Move the shift lever to N.
for Manual Transmission:
Depress the clutch pedal.

c. Turn the transfer position switch to H4.

d. Wait for 60 seconds.

e. Check the 4WD indicator light (green).

Result:
Result Proceed to
The 4WD indicator light (green) blinks*1 or
A
illuminates
The 4WD indicator light (green) rapidly blinks*2 or
B
remains off

· *1 (Blinking): Blinks at 0.5 second intervals (0.5 seconds on and 0.5 seconds off)
· *2 (Rapidly blinking): Blinks at 0.25 second intervals (0.25 seconds on and 0.25 seconds off)

END

3.CHECK FOR DTC

3.CHECK FOR DTC

a. Turn the transfer position switch to L4.

b. Check if DTC P279E is output after 60 seconds elapse.

Click hereDrivetrain>VF2CM TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD>TOUCH SELECT 2-4 AND HIGH-LOW SYSTEM>DTC
CHECK / CLEAR

Result:
Result Proceed to
DTC P279E is not output A
DTC P279E is output B

4.CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE

REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT CODE

Click hereDrivetrain>VF2CM TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD>TOUCH SELECT 2-4 AND HIGH-LOW

SYSTEM>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

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4.CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE

a. Select "Bus Check" from the System Selection Menu screen, and follow the prompts on the screen to
inspect the CAN Bus.
for LHD: Click herePower Source / Network>NETWORKING>CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM(for
LHD)>DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
for RHD: Click herePower Source / Network>NETWORKING>CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM(for
RHD)>DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
OK:
"Bus Check" indicates no malfunctions in CAN communication.

Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG

OK

5.CHECK TRANSFER POSITION SWITCH

NG

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

for LHD: Click herePower Source / Network>NETWORKING>CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM(for

LHD)>HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
for RHD: Click herePower Source / Network>NETWORKING>CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM(for
RHD)>HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

5.CHECK TRANSFER POSITION SWITCH

a.

*a Component with harness connected

(Transfer Position Switch)

Remove the transfer position switch with its connector still connected.

b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

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Standard Voltage:
Tester Switch Specified
Connection Condition Condition
Ignition switch
ON Below 1.5 V
H2 position
Ignition switch
G12-5 (2-4) -
ON Below 1.5 V
Body ground
H4 position
Ignition switch
ON 10 to 14 V
L4 position
Ignition switch
ON 10 to 14 V
H2 position
Ignition switch
G12-2 (LO) -
ON Below 1.5 V
Body ground
H4 position
Ignition switch
ON Below 1.5 V
L4 position

Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG

OK

CHECK METER / GAUGE SYSTEM

Click hereVehicle Interior>METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY>METER / GAUGE SYSTEM>HOW TO

PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

NG

REPLACE TRANSFER POSITION SWITCH

Click hereDrivetrain>VF2CM TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD>4WD CONTROL SWITCH>REMOVAL

6.CHECK 4WD INDICATOR LIGHT (GREEN)

a. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

b. for Automatic Transmission:

Move the shift lever to N.
for Manual Transmission:
Depress the clutch pedal.

c. Turn the transfer position switch to H2.

d. Wait for 60 seconds.

e. Check the 4WD indicator light (green).

Result:
Result Proceed to

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The 4WD indicator light (green) blinks*1 or turns off A

The 4WD indicator light (green) rapidly blinks*2 or
B
remains on

· *1 (Blinking): Blinks at 0.5 second intervals (0.5 seconds on and 0.5 seconds off)
· *2 (Rapidly blinking): Blinks at 0.25 second intervals (0.25 seconds on and 0.25 seconds off)

END

GO TO DTC P279E

Click hereDrivetrain>VF2CM TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD>TOUCH SELECT 2-4 AND HIGH-LOW

SYSTEM>P279E

7.CHECK 4LO INDICATOR LIGHT

HINT:
Perform the following procedures with the vehicle stopped.

a. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

b. for Automatic Transmission:

Move the shift lever to N.
for Manual Transmission:
Depress the clutch pedal.

c. Turn the transfer position switch to H4.

d. Wait for 60 seconds.

e. Check the 4LO indicator light.

Result:
Result Proceed to
The 4LO indicator light blinks*1 or turns off A
The 4LO indicator light rapidly blinks*2 or remains
B
on

· *1 (Blinking): Blinks at 0.5 second intervals (0.5 seconds on and 0.5 seconds off)
· *2 (Rapidly blinking): Blinks at 0.25 second intervals (0.25 seconds on and 0.25 seconds off)

END

8.CHECK FOR DTC

8.CHECK FOR DTC

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a. Turn the transfer position switch to H2.

b. Check if DTC P279E is output after 60 seconds elapse.

Click hereDrivetrain>VF2CM TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD>TOUCH SELECT 2-4 AND HIGH-LOW SYSTEM>DTC
CHECK / CLEAR

Result:
Result Proceed to
DTC P279E is not output A
DTC P279E is output B

9.CHECK TRANSFER POSITION SWITCH

REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT CODE

Click hereDrivetrain>VF2CM TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD>TOUCH SELECT 2-4 AND HIGH-LOW

SYSTEM>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

9.CHECK TRANSFER POSITION SWITCH

a.

*a Component with harness connected

(Transfer Position Switch)

Remove the transfer position switch with its connector still connected.

b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:
Tester Switch Specified
Connection Condition Condition
Ignition switch
ON Below 1.5 V
H2 position

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G12-5 (2-4) - Ignition switch Below 1.5 V

Body ground ON
H4 position
Ignition switch
ON 10 to 14 V
L4 position
Ignition switch
ON 10 to 14 V
H2 position
Ignition switch
G12-2 (LO) -
ON Below 1.5 V
Body ground
H4 position
Ignition switch
ON Below 1.5 V
L4 position

Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG

OK

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

for LHD: Click herePower Source / Network>NETWORKING>CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM(for

LHD)>HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
for RHD: Click herePower Source / Network>NETWORKING>CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM(for
RHD)>HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

NG

REPLACE TRANSFER POSITION SWITCH

Click hereDrivetrain>VF2CM TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD>4WD CONTROL SWITCH>REMOVAL

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