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AWD Warning Light Display

AWD Warning Light Display

OPERATION
AWD warning light illuminates or blinks at start, or when AWD is faulty.
^ Normal AWD light always illuminates when the ignition switch is ON (engine OFF). Light goes off after two seconds from engine ON.
^ Faulty
AWD warning light blinks at 2 Hz, when tires with different diameters are installed, or when the vehicle is driven with air pressure of any of the four tires significantly low.





If the AWD light does not illuminate, or illumination patterns are not as above, check the AWD light circuit.

INSPECTION

DIAGNOSIS:
^ AWD light circuit is open or shorted.
^ Combination meter malfunction
^ TCM malfunction

TROUBLE SYMPTOM
^ When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the AWD light does not illuminate.
^ AWD light remains lit after engine start.

Wiring Diagram:




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