AWD Solenoid Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Disconnect the AWD solenoid connector.
Measure resistance between AWD solenoid connector terminals A and B.

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- If the resistance is not within the specification, replace the coupling component. (See COUPLING COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  4WD solenoid resistance
  
  2.2-2.6 ohms (Temperature at 20°C {68°F})