Diagnosis Procedure

AWD WARNING LAMP


Description

- Turns ON when there is a malfunction in AWD system. AWD warning lamp indicates the vehicle is in fail-safe mode and shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive (front-wheels still have some driving torque).
- Also turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON, for the purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF approximately for 1 second after the engine starts if system is normal.

AWD WARNING LAMP INDICATION






CAUTION:
- AWD warning lamp also turns ON due to data reception error, CAN communication error etc.




AWD WARNING LAMP


Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply and ground circuit. Refer to Power Supply and Ground Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Repair or replace the error-detected parts.
2.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
Perform AWD control unit self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected?
YES - Check the DTC.
NO - GO TO 3.
3.CHECK AWD WARNING LAMP SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
2. Check "4WD WARN LAMP" of AWD control unit CONSULT-III "DATA MONITOR".
Does the item on "DATA MONITOR" indicate "On"?
YES - GO TO 4.
NO - Replace AWD control unit. Refer to Exploded View.
4.CHECK COMBINATION METER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Perform the trouble diagnosis for combination meter power supply circuit. Refer to Combination Meter Unified Meter and A/C AMP.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - Repair or replace the error-detected parts.