Isuzu KB P190. Manual - part 1230

7D1-46  TRANSFER CONTROL SYSTEM 

Diagnosis 

Before determining a trouble (Non-trouble mode) 

1.  When shifting from 2H to 4H: 

1-1-1 When the flashing frequency of the 4WD indicator is changed from 2Hz to 4Hz (Shift on the fly) 

If the load is too large to shift the gears synchronously, the operation is repeated up to 3 times.  If the shifting 
is not effected after being repeated 3 times, the indicator frequency is changed from 2Hz to 4Hz. At the same 
time, the actuator condition is changed to 2H, indicator flashes at 4Hz for 10 seconds, and then goes out. 
Cause of excessive synchronous shifting load 
•  Extremely low temperature (the oil viscosity of the front differential increases requiring a large load for 

synchronization). 

•  High speed (since the difference of relative revolutions of gears to be shifted synchronously is too large, 

required work load per unit time becomes larger). 

Step 1-1-1: 

Stop the vehicle or decrease the speed and operate as required again. 

 

1-1-2 When the flashing frequency of the 4WD indicator is changed from 2Hz to 4Hz (Rigid and free wheel 

Hub) / Block out of meshing spline in transfer case. 

Step 1-1-2: 

Run the vehicle forward and backward several meters and operate as required again. 

 

1-2 When the flashing of 4WD indicator at 2Hz continues more than 11.5 seconds (repetition of 3 times of 

above No.1 is counted) (Shift on the fly) 

If there is difference of revolutions and phases between the front wheel and the axle, connecting the front 
wheel and axle is difficult. 
Until shifting in the transfer and connection of the front wheel and axle are completed

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, the indicator flashes at 

a frequency of 2Hz.  In the above case, the indicator continues flashing at a frequency of 2Hz until the 
connection of the front axle is completed. (If the shifting in the transfer is not completed, the flashing 
frequency is changed to 4Hz (above No.1).) 
By correcting the difference of relative revolutions and deviation of phases, the shifting can be completed. 

Step 1-2: 

While the vehicle is running, check it is safe around the vehicle and then accelerate or decelerate the 

vehicle while going straight. 

When the vehicle is at a stop, run the vehicle forward and backward several meters. 

 

2.  When shifting from 4H to 2H 

2-1 When 4WD indicator continues flashing at 2Hz 

When shifting from 4H to 2H, the 4WD indicator continues flashing at 2Hz until separation in the transfer and 

the separation of the front wheel axle are completed

∗

. When torsional torque is accumulated in the drive 

system, separation in the transfer and separation of the front axle

∗

 is difficult. In such a case, they can be 

separated by removing the torsional torque of the drive system. 

Step 2-1: 

While the vehicle is running, check it is safe around the vehicle and then accelerate or decelerate the 

vehicle while going straight. 

When the vehicle is in stop, run the vehicle several meters forward and backward. 

 
 

∗: Shift on the fly only. 

 

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3.  Shifting from 4H to 4L 

3-1 When the 4L indicator flashes at 2Hz 

When shifting from 4H to 4L, the 4L indicator continues flashing at 2Hz until shifting in the transfer case is 

completed.  The phases of the engaged splines may sometimes deviate preventing completion of shifting.  By 

correcting the deviation of phases, shifting is completed. 

 

Step 3-1: 

(In case of AT): 

Set the select bar of the transmission to the D position. 

(In case of MT):  Set the lever of the transmission to a position allowing running and engage the clutch 

gently. 

At this time, some rotating force acts on the engaged splines, phase is corrected and the engagement is 

completed. 

 

3-2 When the 4L indicator flashes at 2Hz for 10 seconds and then keeps ON again (AT vehicle) 

This condition occurs when torsional torque has been generated between the transmission and road surface 

and the transfer standby mechanism cannot absorb it completely. 

 

Step 3-2: 

Set the select lever of the transmission to the N position.  (Stepping on the brake pedal is effective at 

this time.) 

 

3-3 When the 4L indicator flashes at a frequency of 4Hz 

Shifting from 4H to 4L is restricted. 

When the vehicle is running, the transmission lever is at the running range and the engine speed is high (L4: 

3000rpm or more V6: 2000rpm), the transfer cannot be shifted from 4H to 4L (restriction on operation). 

 

Restriction on operation (Except 4JA1-T) 

The 4H, neutral and 4L shifting mechanism has no synchronization function. Therefore, if relative rotations in the 
mechanism become excessive, shifting exerts adverse influence on the internal mechanism of the transfer. To 
avoid such a trouble, vehicle condition is detected to restrict the operation (vehicle speed, engine speed and TM 
position). 

Requirement to restrict the speed:  Vehicle should be in stop. 

Due to the detection logic, time to wait for start of operation may be required. 

A/T: If the vehicle is in stop for a long time at the TM running range (D, 1, 2) before operating the AT, waiting 
time becomes longer (from 1 second to 3 minutes at the maximum). 

M/T: If the vehicle is at stop with the clutch stepped on at the T/M running position (1 – R), the time to wait 
becomes longer. 

Waiting time means the time commencing from when other requirements (engine speed and T/M position) are 
met to permission of the speed restriction.  Operation during the waiting time is not permissible. 

The waiting time is 1 second at the minimum and increases up to 5 seconds if the above condition continues for 
3 minutes.  After that, the waiting time increases up to 3 minutes in 2 minute intervals. 

When it is clear that the above condition has continued and reduction of waiting time is required, turn on or off 
the ignition or start and stop the vehicle several meters. 

Requirements for permission of restriction on engine speed:  Engine speed should be decreased. 

The engine speed of 3000rpm (V6: 2000rpm) or below is advisable. 

Requirements for permission of restriction on T/M position restriction: 

(AT) N range is recommended 

(MT) should be at the neutral. 

 
These requirements for permission should all be met before the switch is operated.  If the requirements are met 
after operation, operation is not automatically effected but re-operation is required after permission is given. 

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Restriction on operation (4JA1-T) 

The 4H, neutral and 4L shifting mechanism has no synchronization function. Therefore, if relative rotations in the 
mechanism become excessive, shifting exerts adverse influence on the internal mechanism of the transfer. To 
avoid such a trouble, vehicle condition is detected to restrict the operation (vehicle speed, and TM position). 

Requirement to restrict the speed:  Vehicle should be in stop. 

Requirements for permission of restriction on engine speed:  Engine speed should be decreased. 

The engine speed of 3000rpm or below is advisable. 

Requirements for permission of restriction on T/M position restriction: 

should be at the neutral. 

 
These requirements for permission should be all met before the switch is operated.  If the requirements are met 
after operation, operation is not automatically effected but re-operation is required after permission is given. 

 

Note: Don’t’ accelerate engine speed a the time of this operation. 

 

Step 3-3: 

Stop the vehicle.  (Close the accelerator and decrease the engine speed to below L4: 3000rpm, V6: 

2000rpm.) 

(In case of AT): 

Set the transmission select lever to the N position. 

(In case of MT):  Set the transmission lever to the neutral position. (Stepping on the clutch is 

recommended.)  Push the 4L button. 

If shifting operation is not completed (the lamp flashes at 2Hz), perform step 3-1. 

 

4.  Shifting from 4L to 4H 

4-1 When 4L indicator continues flashing at 2Hz 

When shifting from 4L to 4H, the 4L indicator continues flashing at 2Hz until the shifting in the transfer case is 

completed.  Phases of engaged splines may deviate and the operation may not be completed in some cases.  

Shifting is completed by correcting the deviation of the splines. 

 

Step 4-1: (same as step 3-1) 

(In case of AT): 

Set the transmission select lever to the D position. 

(In case of MT): 

Shift the transmission lever to a position allowing running and engage the clutch 

gently. 

 

4-2 When the indicator continues flashing at 2Hz for 10 seconds and then keeps on at 4L again (AT 

vehicle) 

This condition occurs when torsional torque has been generated between the transmission and the road 

surface (use of the parking position on a slope). Resistance against the separation of the driving force cannot 

be completed by the waiting mechanism of the transfer. 

Shifting is also possible by using the brake at the neutral position of the transmission 

 

Step 4-2: (Same procedure as the step 3-2) 

Set the transmission select lever to the N position. 

(Leaving the brake lever and stepping on it again is recommended.) 

 

4-3 When the 4L indicator flashes at 4Hz 

Shifting from 4L to 4H is restricted. 

When the vehicle is running, the transmission lever is at the running range, and the engine speed is high, the 

transfer 4L cannot be shifted to 4H. 

 

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Step 4-3: (Same procedure as the step 3-3) 

Stop the vehicle (close the accelerator and decrease the engine speed to L4: 3000rpm V6: 2000rpm or 

below). 

(In case of AT): 

Set the transmission select lever to the N position. 

(In case of MT): 

Set the transmission lever to the neutral position (stepping on the clutch lever is 

recommended). 

Push the 4H button. 

If shifting is not complete (indicator flashes at 2Hz), go to step 4-1. 

 

5.  When shifting from 4H or 4L to neutral 

(Same procedure is required when shifting from 2H but in such a case, requirements for shifting from 

2H to 4H are also applied.) 

5-1 Neutral indicator continues flashing at 2Hz 

The neutral indicator continues flashing at 2Hz until 4H (4L) is completely separated in the transfer. If torsional 

torque has accumulated between the transmission and road surface, separation may be difficult. 

 

Step 5-1: 

If the operation is not complete, execute step 7 for confirmation. 

(In case of AT): 

Set the transmission select lever to the D position. 
After confirming that the gears are at the neutral position, return the lever to the N 
position. 

(In case of MT): 

Set the transmission lever to a vehicle running position and engage the clutch gently.  
After confirming that the gears are at the neutral position, return the lever to the 
neutral position 

 

5-2 When the neutral indicator flashes at 4Hz 

As in the case of shifting from 4L to 4H, restriction is imposed to the operation from 4L or 4H (including 2H).  If 

the transmission lever is at a running range and engine speed is high (L4: 3000rpm, V6: 2000rpm or more) 

while the vehicle is running, operation from the 4L or 4H (including 2H) of the transfer to the neutral is 

impossible (restriction on operation). 

 

Step 5-2: 

Stop the vehicle. 

(In case of AT): 

Set the transmission select lever to the N (or P) position. 

(In case of MT): 

Set the transmission lever to the neutral position (at this time, stepping on the clutch 
is recommended). 

Keep pushing the 2H and 4L button for 10 seconds. 

Follow the start procedure for confirmation.  (Confirmation of drive force is not transferred; same as in 
step 5-1) 

After the confirmation, set the transmission to the neutral position in the case of MT or to the neutral 
position in the case of AT.