C1214

DTC C1214: Transfer Switch Circuit Short

Wiring Diagram










DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area






DTC Confirmation Procedure

1) Clear DTC using scan tool.
2) Select transfer switch to "4H" position and keep its position for 10 seconds. Similarly select transfer switch to "4H-lock", "N" and "4L-lock" position.
3) Check DTC.

Troubleshooting

1.
Was "4WD control system check" performed?
YES -
Go to Step 2.
NO -
Go to 4WD Control System Check 4WD Control System Check:Motor-Shift Type (Transfer with Shift Actuator).

2. Transfer switch circuit check

Disconnect transfer switch connector "G59" with ignition switch OFF.
Check for proper connection to "G59-2", "G59-3" and "G59-4" terminals of transfer switch connector.
If connection is OK, measure voltage between "G59-2", "G59-3" or "G59-4" terminal of transfer switch connector and vehicle body ground with ignition switch ON.

Is it 10 - 14 V?
YES -
Go to Step 3.
NO -
Go to Step 4.

3. Transfer switch check

Check transfer switch referring to Transfer Switch Inspection Transfer Switch Inspection:Motor-Shift Type (Transfer with Shift Actuator).

Is switch in good condition?
YES -
Substitute a known-good 4WD control module and recheck.
NO -
Replace transfer switch.

4. Wire harness check

Disconnect connector from 4WD control module connector "E91" with ignition switch OFF.
Check for shorted to ground in related circuits.
- Between "G59-2" terminal of transfer switch connector and "E91-18" terminal of 4WD control module connector
- Between "G59-3" terminal of transfer switch connector and "E91-19" terminal of 4WD control module connector
- Between "G59-4" terminal of transfer switch connector and "E91-20" terminal of 4WD control module connector

Are they in good condition?
YES -
Substitute a known-good 4WD control module and recheck.
NO -
Repair circuit.