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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also check for
The VTM-4 indicator comes on, but no DTCs are stored in any system: VTM-4, VSA, or PCM Symptom troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ).  
The VTM-4 indicator does not come on Symptom troubleshooting (see THE VTM-4 INDICATOR DOES NOT COME ON ).  
The VTM-4 LOCK indicator does not come on when the VTM-4 LOCK button is pressed Symptom troubleshooting (see THE VTM-4 LOCK INDICATOR DOES NOT COME ON WHEN THE VTM-4 LOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED ).  
The VTM-4 LOCK indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON (II) and does not go off Symptom troubleshooting (see THE VTM-4 LOCK INDICATOR COMES ON WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON (II) AND DOES NOT GO OFF ).  
The VTM-4 LOCK indicator does not come on for about 4 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON (II) Symptom troubleshooting (see THE VTM-4 LOCK INDICATOR COMES ON WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON (II) AND DOES NOT GO OFF ).  
Noise and judder when turning at full lock
  1. Drain and refill the rear differential with new VTM-4 fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Do the Differential Function Test (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FUNCTION TEST ).
  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
  4. Drain the rear differential, then install new drain plug washers, and refill with new VTM-4 fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
 
Clunk noise and then a bump when backing and turning Normal clutch engagement at throttle opening