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Differential Lock System: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSPECT CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH 
    1. Check the resistance.
      1. Measure the resistance using an ohmmeter.
        CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH

        Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
        3 - 4 Released 10 kΩ or higher
        3 - 4 Pushed in Below 1 Ω
        Fig 1: Inspecting Center Diffential Lock Switch
        G04369791Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the center differential lock switch.

  2. INSPECT NO. 1 TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH 
    1. Check the resistance.
      1. Measure the resistance using an ohmmeter.
        NO. 1 TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH

        Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
        1 - 2 Released 10 kΩ or higher
        1 - 2 Pushed in Below 1 Ω
        Fig 2: Inspecting No. 1 Transfer Indicator Switch
        G04369792Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the No. 1 transfer indicator switch.