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Transfer Control Solenoid: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT TRANSFER CONTROL SOLENOID 
    1. Connect the battery's positive (+) terminal and a bulb of 12V - 21W to terminal 1 as shown in the illustration.
    2. Connect the battery's negative (-) terminal to terminal 2 and check if the solenoid operates.

      OK: 

      The solenoid operates and operating sound is heard. 

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

      Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition
      Terminal 1 - Terminal 2 5.0 to 5.5 Ω

    If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the transfer control solenoid.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Transfer Control Solenoid
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