Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 G
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Transfer/4wd/Awd
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000030AI002X
Title: JF3A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: TOUCH SELECT 2-4 AND HIGH-LOW SYSTEM: INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT INDICATOR LIGHT

(a) 4HI Indicator Light:

(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(2) Change the 4WD control switch from 2WD to 4H.


(3) Check the 4HI indicator light.

OK:

4HI indicator light comes on or 4HI indicator light comes on after blinking

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, inspect the switch, ECU, transfer shift actuator and A.D.D. actuator. If the system is normal, there may be a malfunction in the CAN communication system or combination meter. In this case, first check the CAN communication system NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (2008 Sequoia) . Then check the combination meter METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (2008 Sequoia) .

(b) 4LO Indicator Light:

(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(2) Change the 4WD control switch from 2WD to 4H. Then move the shift lever to N (vehicle is stopped) after the 4HI indicator light illuminates (after H4F switch completion).

(3) Change the 4WD control switch from 4H to 4L


(4) Check the 4LO indicator light.

OK:

4LO indicator light comes on or 4LO indicator light comes on after blinking

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, inspect the switch, ECU, transfer shift actuator and A.D.D. actuator. If the system is normal, there may be a malfunction in the CAN communication system or combination meter. In this case, first check the CAN communication system NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (2008 Sequoia) . Then check the combination meter METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (2008 Sequoia) .

(c) CENTER DIFF. Indicator Light:

(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(2) Change the 4WD control switch from 2WD to 4H (4HI indicator light illuminates).

(3) Press the center differential lock switch.

(4) Check the CENTER DIFF. indicator light.



OK:

CENTER DIFF. indicator light comes on or CENTER DIFF. indicator light comes on after it is blinking

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, inspect the switches, ECU, transfer, and shift actuator. If the system is normal, there may be a malfunction in the CAN communication system or combination meter. In this case, first check the CAN communication system NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (2008 Sequoia) . Then check the combination meter METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (2008 Sequoia) .

2. INSPECT FUSE (4WD)


(a) Remove the 4WD fuse from the main body ECU.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

4WD fuse

Always

Below 1 Ω

HINT:

If a fuse is blown, inspect the harness connected to the fuse for a short circuit, and repair or replace the harness and replace the fuse.

3. INSPECT 4WD CONTROL ECU (POWER SUPPLY)


(a) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A29-3 (IG) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

11 to 14 V

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, inspect the harness or connector. If the harness is malfunctioning, repair or replace harness or connector. If the harness or connector is normal, replace the 4WD control ECU JF3A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: 4WD CONTROL ECU: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) .

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A29-4 (GND) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, repair or replace the harness or connector.

4. INSPECT 4WD CONTROL ECU (4WD CONTROL SWITCH)


(a) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A28-11 (2-4) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4L

10.5 to 14 V

A28-13 (LO) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD

10.5 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4L

Below 1.5 V

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, check the power supply. If the power supply is normal, inspect the 4WD control switch JF3A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: 4WD CONTROL SWITCH: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia) .

5. INSPECT 4WD CONTROL ECU (CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH)


(a) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A28-12 (DL) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

Center differential lock switch ON

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

Center differential lock switch OFF

10.5 to 14 V

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, check the power supply. If the power supply is normal, inspect the center differential lock switch JF3A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH: INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia) .

6. INSPECT MULTI MODE TRANSFER SHIFT ACTUATOR

HINT:

After inspecting the power supply, 4WD control switch and center differential lock switch, inspect the multi mode transfer shift actuator.

(a) Check the harness and connector (ECU - multi mode transfer shift actuator).

(1) Disconnect the D45 actuator connector.

(2) Disconnect the A28 and A29 ECU connectors.

(3) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.



Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A28-6 (TL1) - D45-4 (TL1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-6 (TL1) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

A28-7 (TL2) - D45-6 (TL2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-7 (TL2) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

A28-8 (TL3) - D45-5 (TL3)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-8 (TL3) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

A28-14 (4WD) - D45-3 (CDL)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-14 (4WD) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

A29-7 (TM2) - D45-2 (TM2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A29-7 (TM2) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

A29-8 (TM1) - D45-1 (TM1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A29-8 (TM1) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

D45-7 (GND) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, repair or replace harness or connector. If the harness or connector is normal, check the ECU output voltage.

(b) Check the 4WD control ECU (multi mode transfer shift actuator).

(1) Connect the A28 and A29 ECU connectors.

(2) Connect the D45 actuator connector.


(3) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A29-8 (TM1) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD → 4H or 4L (During operation of Multi mode transfer shift actuator motor from 2WD to 4WD HIGH or 4WD LOW)

10 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD → 4H or 4L (Multi mode transfer shift actuator motor stopped)

Below 1.5 V

A29-7 (TM2) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L → 2WD (During operation of Multi mode transfer shift actuator motor from 4WD HIGH or 4WD LOW to 2WD)

10 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L → 2WD (Multi mode transfer shift actuator motor stopped)

Below 1.5 V

A28-6 (TL1) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L

10.5 to 14 V

A28-7 (TL2) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD

10.5 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L

Center differential Lock

10.5 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L

Center differential Free

Below 1.5 V

A28-8 (TL3) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD

10.5 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L

Center differential Lock

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L

Center differential Free

10.5 to 14 V

A28-14 (4WD) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD

9.5 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L

Center differential Lock

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L

Center differential Free

9.5 to 14 V

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, determine if the malfunction is on the ECU side or the actuator side by disconnecting the connector of the multi mode transfer shift actuator, and then checking the ECU output voltage.

(c) Check the 4WD control ECU.

(1) Disconnect the D45 actuator connector.

(2) Connect the A28 and A29 ECU connectors.


(3) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

D45-3 (CDL) - D45-7 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

9.5 to 14 V

D45-4 (TL1) - D45-7 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10.5 to 14 V

D45-6 (TL2) - D45-7 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10.5 to 14 V

D45-5 (TL3) - D45-7 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10.5 to 14 V

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, replace the 4WD control ECU JF3A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: 4WD CONTROL ECU: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) . If the voltage is normal, inspect the multi mode transfer shift actuator, because the voltage applied to the motor cannot be measured.

(d) Inspect the multi mode transfer shift actuator.

(1) Remove the transfer shift actuator JF3A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: TRANSFER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY (2008 Sequoia) .

(2) Check the 2WD to 4WD HIGH (H4L) switch.

Connect lines via a relay as shown in the illustration, then check that the actuator fork moves from the 2WD to 4WD HIGH (H4L) position.

NOTICE:

HINT:

When inspecting the operation described above, use the stop light control relay (BRK NO. 1).



(3) Check the 4WD HIGH (H4F) to 2WD switch.

Connect lines via a relay as shown in the illustration, then check that the actuator fork moves from the 4WD HIGH (H4F) to 2WD position.



7. INSPECT A.D.D. ACTUATOR

HINT:

After inspecting the multi mode transfer shift actuator, inspect the A.D.D. actuator.

(a) Check the harness and connector (ECU - A.D.D. actuator).

(1) Disconnect the A28 and A29 ECU connectors.

(2) Disconnect the F1 actuator connector.

(3) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.



Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A28-9 (DL1) - F1-6 (DL1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-9 (DL1) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

A28-10 (DL2) - F1-5 (DL2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-10 (DL2) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

A28-15 (ADD) - F1-3 (ADD)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-15 (ADD) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

A29-1 (DM1) - F1-1 (DM1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A29-1 (DM1) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

A29-5 (DM2) - F1-2 (DM2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A29-5 (DM2) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

F1-4 (GND) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, repair or replace harness or connector. If the harness or connector is normal, check the ECU output voltage.

(b) Check the 4WD control ECU (A.D.D. actuator).

(1) Connect the A28 and A29 ECU connectors.

(2) Connect the F1 actuator connector.


(3) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A29-1 (DM1) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H (During operation of A.D.D. actuator from Lock to Free)

10 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H (A.D.D. actuator Free)

Below 1.5 V

A29-5 (DM2) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H (during operation of A.D.D. actuator from Free to Lock)

10 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H (A.D.D. actuator Lock)

Below 1.5 V

A28-9 (DL1) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD (A.D.D. actuator Free)

10.5 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H (A.D.D. actuator Lock)

Below 1.5 V

A28-10 (DL2) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD (A.D.D. actuator Free)

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H (A.D.D. actuator Lock)

10.5 to 14 V

A28-15 (ADD) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 2WD

10 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H or 4L

Below 1.5 V

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, determine if the malfunction is on the ECU side or the actuator side by disconnecting the connector of the A.D.D. actuator, and then checking the ECU output voltage.

(c) Check the 4WD control ECU.

(1) Connect the A28 and A29 ECU connectors.

(2) Disconnect the F1 actuator connector.


(3) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

F1-3 (ADD) - F1-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10 to 14 V

F1-5 (DL2) - F1-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10.5 to 14 V

F1-6 (DL1) - F1-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10.5 to 14 V

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, replace the 4WD control ECU JF3A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: 4WD CONTROL ECU: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) . If the voltage is normal, inspect the A.D.D. actuator, because the voltage applied to the motor cannot be measured.

(d) Inspect the A.D.D. actuator.

(1) Remove the A.D.D. actuator AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: AUTOMATIC DISCONNECTING DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR (for 4WD): REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) .

(2) Check the Free to Lock switch.

Connect lines via a relay as shown in the illustration, then check that the actuator fork moves from the Free to the Lock position.

NOTICE:

HINT:

When inspecting the operation described above, use the stop light control relay (BRK NO. 1).



(3) Check the Lock to Free switch.

Connect lines via a relay as shown in the illustration, then check that the actuator fork moves from the Lock to the Free position.



8. INSPECT HIGH-LOW TRANSFER SHIFT ACTUATOR

HINT:

Before the inspection, check that the system is switched from 2WD to 4WD normally.

(a) Check the harness and connector (ECU - high-low transfer shift actuator).

(1) Disconnect the D46 high-low transfer shift actuator connector.

(2) Disconnect the A28 and A29 ECU connector.

(3) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.



Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A28-1 (HL1) - D46-4 (HL1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-1 (HL1) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

A28-2 (HL2) - D46-6 (HL2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-2 (HL2) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

A28-3 (HL3) - D46-5 (HL3)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-3 (HL3) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

A28-16 (NP) - D46-3 (N)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A28-16 (NP) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

A29-2 (HM1) - D46-1 (HM1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A29-2 (HM1) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

A29-6 (HM2) - D46-2 (HM2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A29-6 (HM2) - Body ground

Always

100 kΩ or higher

D46-7 (GND) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

If there is a malfunction, repair or replace the harness or connector. If the harness or connector is normal, check the ECU output voltage.

(b) Check the 4WD control ECU (high-low transfer shift actuator).

(1) Connect the A28 and A29 ECU connectors.

(2) Connect the D46 actuator connector.


(3) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A29-6 (HM2) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H → 4L (During operation of high-low transfer shift actuator motor from 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW)

10 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H → 4L (High-low transfer shift actuator motor stopped)

Below 1.5 V

A29-2 (HM1) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4L → 4H (During operation of high-low transfer shift actuator motor from 4WD LOW to 4WD HIGH)

10 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4L → 4H (High-low transfer shift actuator motor stopped)

Below 1.5 V

A28-1 (HL1) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4L

10.5 to 14 V

A28-2 (HL2) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H

10.5 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4L

Below 1.5 V

A28-3 (HL3) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

4WD control switch 4H

10.5 to 14 V

Ignition switch ON

1.5 seconds or less after 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW switching operation

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

Over 1.5 seconds after 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW switching operation

10.5 to 14 V

A28-16 (NP) - A29-4 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

1.5 seconds or less after 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW switching operation

Below 1.5 V

Ignition switch ON

Over 1.5 seconds after 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW switching operation

10 to 14 V

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, determine if the malfunction is on the ECU side or the actuator side by disconnecting the connector of the high-low transfer shift actuator, and then checking the ECU output voltage.

(c) Check the 4WD control ECU.

(1) Connect the A28 and A29 ECU connectors.

(2) Disconnect the D46 actuator connector.


(3) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

D46-3 (N) - D46-7 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10 to 14 V

D46-4 (HL1) - D46-7 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10.5 to 14 V

D46-5 (HL3) - D46-7 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10.5 to 14 V

D46-6 (HL2) - D46-7 (GND)

Ignition switch ON

10.5 to 14 V

HINT:

If there is a malfunction, replace the 4WD control ECU JF3A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: 4WD CONTROL ECU: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) . If the voltage is normal, inspect the high-low transfer shift actuator, because the voltage applied to the motor cannot be measured.

(d) Inspect the high-low transfer shift actuator.

(1) Remove the transfer shift actuator JF3A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: TRANSFER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY (2008 Sequoia) .

(2) Check the 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW switch.

Connect lines via a relay as shown in the illustration, then check that the actuator fork moves from the 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW position.

NOTICE:

HINT:

When inspecting the operation described above, use the stop light control relay (BRK NO. 1).



(3) Check the 4WD LOW to 4WD HIGH switch.

Connect lines via a relay as shown in the illustration, then check that the actuator fork moves from the 4WD LOW to 4WD HIGH position.