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P1813

P1813 4WD SHIFT SWITCH

Description
The 4WD shift switch allows the driver to select AUTO, 2WD or 4WD and 4H or 4LO DTC P1813 will set if more than two switch inputs are simultaneously detected by the transfer control unit due to a short circuit in the 4WD shift switch.

DTC Logic

P1813:





DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1. DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Perform self-diagnosis.
Is DTC P1813 displayed?
YES >> Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.

Diagnosis Procedure

1. CHECK 4WD SHIFT SWITCH SIGNAL

With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
2. Select DATA MONITOR mode for ALL MODE AWD/4WD with CONSULT-III.
3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of the 2WD SWITCH, AUTO SWITCH, LOCK SWITCH, 4L SW with operating 4WD shift switch.

Without CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)








2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector terminals and ground.
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> GO TO 2.

2. CHECK 4WD SHIFT SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect 4WD shift switch harness connector.








3. Check voltage between 4WD shift switch harness connector terminal 1 and ground.
4. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)








5. Check voltage between 4WD shift switch harness connector terminal 1 and ground.
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Refer to DLN-21, "Diagnosis Procedure". P1811

3. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN 4WD SHIFT SWITCH AND TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the 4WD shift switch harness connector.





3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 9 and 4WD shift switch harness connector M141 terminal 2.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 18 and 4WD shift switch harness connector M141 terminal 5.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 23 and 4WD shift switch harness connector M141 terminal 6.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 24 and 4WD shift switch harness connector M141 terminal 3.
Continuity should exist.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
^ Harness for short or open between battery and transfer shut off relay harness connector E69 terminal 3.
^ Power supply circuit for transfer control unit. Refer to DLN-21, "Diagnosis Procedure". P1811

4. CHECK 4WD SHIFT SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect 4WD shift switch harness connector.








3. Operate 4WD shift switch and check continuity between 4WD shift switch terminals.
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace 4WD shift switch.

5. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to DLN-79, "Reference Value". Reference Value
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

6. CHECK DTC
Drive the vehicle and then perform self-diagnosis.
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace transfer control unit.

Component Inspection

COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. (Stay for at least 5 second.)
2. Disconnect 4WD shift switch harness connector.




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Part 2:





3. Operate 4WD shift switch and check continuity between 4WD shift switch terminals.
4. If the inspection results are abnormal replace the 4WD shift switch.