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AWD Warning Lamp Flashes Slowly While Driving

AWD WARNING LAMP BLINKS SLOWLY

Description
AWD warning lamp blinks at approximately 2 seconds intervals while driving.

Diagnosis Procedure

1. CHECK TIRE
Check the following.
^ Tire pressure
^ Wear condition
^ Front and rear tire size (There is no difference between front and rear tires.)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts. And then, drive the vehicle at speed of 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more for 5 seconds or more. Improper size information is initialized accordingly

2. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL OF TIRE DIAMETER

With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine.
2. Drive at 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more for approximately 4 minutes.
3. Check "DIS-TIRE MONI" of AWD control unit CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR".
Does the item on "DATA MONITOR" indicate "0 - 4 mm"?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 3.

3. TERMINAL INSPECTION
Check AWD control unit harness connector for disconnection.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace AWD control unit.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.