Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 C Doc ID: RM0000012UV003X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: A750F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: P0818; Driveline Disconnect Switch Input Circuit; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

DTC

P0818

Driveline Disconnect Switch Input Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The ECM detects the signal from the transfer neutral position switch.

This DTC indicates that the transfer neutral position switch remains ON.

DTC No.

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

P0818

Transfer neutral position switch remains ON while vehicle is running under following conditions for 30 sec. (2 trip detection logic):

  • Vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or more
  • Transfer shift lever is on H
  • Short in transfer neutral position switch circuit
  • Transfer neutral position switch
  • ECM

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM detects whether or not the transfer shift lever is in neutral by monitoring the signal from the transfer neutral position switch.

If the ECM detects that the transfer shift lever is in neutral under the following conditions, the ECM will conclude that there is a malfunction of the transfer neutral position switch:

  • Transfer neutral position switch indicates that the transfer shift lever is in neutral.
  • Transfer shift lever is in the H position.
  • The vehicle is traveling at 25 km/h (16 mph) or more.
  • The transfer neutral position switch has been ON for more than 30 seconds.

If all of the above conditions are detected, the ECM will conclude that there is a malfunction of the transfer neutral position switch, illuminate the MIL and store the DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P0818: Transfer neutral position switch/Verify switch cycling

Required sensors/Components

Transfer neutral position switch, Vehicle speed sensor

Frequency of operation

Continuous

Duration

30 sec.

MIL operation

2 driving cycles

Sequence of operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present.

None

Vehicle speed

25 km/h (15.52 mph) or more

Transfer position

High

Ignition switch ON and time after OFF to ON

More than 0.5 sec.

Battery voltage

8 V or more

Starter

OFF

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Transfer neutral switch signal

ON

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

INSPECT TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH (TRANSFER NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH)

(a) Remove the transfer indicator switch.

(b) Measure the resistance of the switch when pushing the ball at the tip of the switch.

Standard resistance:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

Not pushed

10 kΩ or higher

1 - 2

Pushed

Below 1 Ω

NG

REPLACE TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH (TRANSFER NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH)

OK

2.

CHECK WIRE HARNESS (TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH - BODY GROUND)

(a) Check wire harness 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS: ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE .

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

OK

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR