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AWD Control Switch Circuit [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
- READ VALUE USING GTS (OFF-ROAD MODE SELECTION SIGNAL AND OFF-ROAD GUIDANCE STATUS)
- Simultaneously display the "Off-road Mode Selection Signal" four wheel drive Data List item and the "Off-road Guidance Status" engine Data List item.
- According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Off-road Mode Selection Signal Off-road mode selection signal Normal / Grass & Snow / Mud & Sand / Loose Rock / Mogul / Rock & Dirt / Rock / E-Lock - - Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Off-road Guidance Status Off road mode status Normal / Grass & Snow / Mud & Sand / Loose Rock / Mogul or Rock & Dirt - - Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Data List
Tester Display Off-road Mode Selection Signal Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Off-road Guidance Status - Operate the multi-terrain select switch (crawl control switch assembly) and check that the Data List display and multi-information display message change according to switch operation.
OK
Multi-terrain Select Switch (Crawl Control Switch Assembly) Operation Data List Display Multi-information Display Message NORMAL Normal - MUD&SAND Mud & Sand MUD&SAND ROCK&DIRT Rock & Dirt ROCK&DIRT Result
Result Proceed to When the switch is operated, the Data List display (Off-road Mode Selection Signal and Off-road Guidance Status) and message do not change A When the switch is operated, the Data List display (Off-road Mode Selection Signal) changes, but the Data List display (Off-road Guidance Status) and message do not change B When the switch is operated, the Data List display (Off-road Mode Selection Signal and Off-road Guidance Status) changes, but the message does not change C When the switch is operated, the Data List display and message change normally D
Result:
B
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]
Result:
C
GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - ]
Result:
D
CHECK INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - ]
Result:
A
See step 2
- INSPECT MULTI-TERRAIN SELECT SWITCH (CRAWL CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY)
Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
REPLACE MULTI-TERRAIN SELECT SWITCH (CRAWL CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY). Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (4WD ECU ASSEMBLY - MULTI-TERRAIN SELECT SWITCH (CRAWL CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY))
- Disconnect the M42 4WD ECU assembly connector.
- Disconnect the P10 multi-terrain select switch (crawl control switch assembly) connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition M42-18 (OMS) - P10-6 (B) Always Below 1 Ω M42-19 (OMSG) - P10-3 (E) Always Below 1 Ω M42-18 (OMS) or P10-6 (B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher M42-19 (OMSG) or P10-3 (E) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher M42-18 (OMS) or P10-6 (B) - M42-19 (OMSG) or P10-3 (E) Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.