AWD System Indicator Does Not Come On

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Real Time AWD Symptom Troubleshooting - AWD system indicator does not come on

AWD system indicator does not come on

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot the real time AWD system.

1. Problem verification:

-1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Does the AWD system indicator come on?
-YES- Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
-NO- The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

2. Gauge control module operation check:

-1. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function.

Does the AWD system indicator blink?
-YES- Go to step 3.
-NO- Replace the gauge control module Service and Repair.

3. Real time AWD control unit check:

-1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

-2. Remove the following fuse.





-3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Does the AWD system indicator come on?
-YES- Update the real time AWD control unit if it does not have the latest software Real Time AWD Control Unit Update, or substitute a known-good real time AWD control unit Service and Repair, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with the updated real time AWD control unit, troubleshooting is complete. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good real time AWD control unit, replace the original real time AWD control unit Service and Repair.
-NO- Replace the gauge control module Service and Repair.