Rear differential does not lock

1. Rear differential does not lock description of symptom

Even when the conditions for operating the rear differential control are met, the differential is not locked.

2. Rear differential does not lock diagnostics

1. Inspection relating to the operation conditions

1) Inspect the rear differential switch system for the following, and repair or replace as necessary.

  • Rear differential switch
  • Between the rear differential switch and the rear differential control unit circuit
  • Rear differential control unit

Refer to "53.Driveline Control 3A.Troubleshooting(Differential Lock) diagnostic system check - differential lock controls".

2) Inspect the 4WD switch system for the following, and repair or replace as necessary.

  • 4WD switch
  • Between the 4WD switch and the TCCM circuit
  • TCCM

Refer to "53.Driveline Control 3A.Troubleshooting(4WD models) 4WD switch system check".

3) Inspect the vehicle speed sensor system for the following, and repair or replace as necessary.

  • Vehicle speed sensor or EHCU
  • Between the vehicle speed sensor and the ECM circuit or between the EHCU and the ECM circuit
  • ECM

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 without DPD) DTC P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(RZ4E-TC) DTC P0500 (Flash Code 25) Vehicle Speed Sensor".

2. Inspection relating to the rear differential position switch

1) Inspect for the following, and repair or replace as necessary.

  • Rear differential position switch
  • Between the rear differential position switch and the rear differential control unit circuit
  • Rear differential control unit

Refer to "3.Driveline, Axle 3B.Differentials rear final drive (φ220 mm { 8.66 in })(differential lock) inspection".

3. Differential cage internal component inspection

1) Visual inspection of each gear

  • Inspect for wear, damage, or other abnormal conditions, and repair or replace as necessary.

Rear differential coil

  • Measure the coil resistance, and if the measured value is outside the specified range, replace.

Refer to "3.Driveline, Axle 3B.Differentials rear final drive (φ220 mm { 8.66 in })(differential lock) inspection".