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AWD Warning Light Display

AWD Warning Light Display

OPERATION

AWD light illuminates or blinks, when the AWD is in special control condition and AWD has malfunction.
^ When normal
AWD light always illuminates when the ignition switch is ON (engine OFF). Light goes off after two seconds from engine ON.
^ When FF mode is selected
AWD light illuminates, when the AWD ON/OFF switching function is "FF mode" with engine ON.
^ When malfunction is detected
AWD light blinks at 2 Hz when any of following malfunctions are detected with engine ON.
1. When tire with different diameter is installed, or air pressure of any of four wheels is excessively low
2. When "Rear differential inspection mode" is judged as NG. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview





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

INSPECTION

DIAGNOSIS:
^ AWD light circuit is open or shorted.
^ Combination meter malfunction
^ TCM is in AWD special control mode.

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

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