INSPECT H4 (Differential lock ”FREE”) ⇔ H4 (Differential
lock ”LOCK”) SHIFT
(a) Start the engine, and the differential lock switch is in
”OFF” position.
(B) Operate the transfer shift lever to ”H4” position.
© Check that the center diff. lock indicator light comes on after
pressing the differential lock switch for 2 seconds.
Check that the center diff. lock indicator light goes off after
pressing the differential lock switch for 2 seconds.
2. INSPECT L4 (Differential lock ”FREE”) ⇔ L4 (Differential
lock ”LOCK”) SHIFT
(a) Start the engine, and differential lock switch is in ”OFF”
position.
(B) Operate the transfer shift lever to ”L4” position.
© Check that the center diff. lock indicator light comes on after
pressing the differential lock switch for 2 seconds.
Check that the center diff. lock indicator light goes off after
pressing the differential lock switch for 2 seconds.
3. INSPECT CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH
CONTINUITY
(a) Remove the instrument panel finish lower panel sub−
assy.
(B) Remove the differential lock switch from the instrument
panel finish lower sub−assy.
© Inspect the continuity between the each terminal.
Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
OFF +B (3) ⇔ GND (4) No continuity
Hold ON +B (3) ⇔ GND (4) Continuity
Illumination ILL+ (1) ⇔ILL− (2) Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the differential lock
switch or bulb.
2004 LEXUS GX470 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1058U)
4. INSPECT ACTUATOR
NOTICE:
Do as inspect the actuator while overhauling the transfer
or as a unit.
(a) Turn the ignition switch OFF and set the parking brake.
(B) Using a rigid rack, jack up the vehicle so that the 4 wheels
do not touch on the ground.
© Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the front propeller
shaft free or lock when switching the center differential
lock.
Center differential lock switch Condition of front propeller shaft
Off
(center der. free) Possible to rotate
On
(center def. lock) Impossible to rotate
HINT:
When the transfer gear is off the position, shift fork of the
actuator could not operate.
When switching is impossible, jack down the vehicle to
move it back and forth, and then check it again.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(e) Check the operating sound produced by center differential
lock switch operation.
If the operating sound cannot be heard, check the four wheel
drive control ECU and the wire harness in the next step. When
the wire harness and four wheel drive control ECU is normal,
replace the actuator.
5. INSPECT FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU
(a) Connect the wire harness side connector to the four
wheel drive control ECU and inspect wire harness side
connector from the back side, as shown.