Diagnostic Test

1) DTC IS ACTIVE
Ignition on, engine not running.

With the scan tool, clear DTCs in the Final Drive Control Module.

Move the Shift control to each position.

With the scan tool, read DTCs in the Final Drive Control Module.

Does the DTC reset?

Yes
1. Go to 2).
No
1. Go to 5).
2) (T317) TRANSFER CASE MOTOR LOCK SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Transfer Case Motor Lock Signal Circuit For Short To Voltage
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Turn the ignition off to the lock position

Disconnect the Transfer Case Motor harness connector.

Disconnect the Final Drive Control Module C1 harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Measure the voltage of the (T317) Transfer Case Motor Lock Signal circuit.

Is there any voltage present?

Yes
1. Repair the (T317) Transfer Case Motor Lock Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
2. Perform TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 3).
3) (T317) TRANSFER CASE MOTOR LOCK SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (T301) SWITCHED BATTERY SOLENOID SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Fig 2: Checking Transfer Case Motor Lock Signal Circuit For Short To Switched Battery Solenoid Supply Circuit
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Measure the resistance between the (T317) Transfer Case Motor Lock Signal circuit and the (T301) Switched Battery Solenoid Supply circuit in the Transfer Case Motor harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (T317) Transfer Case Motor Lock Signal circuit for a short to the (T301) Switched Battery Solenoid Supply circuit.
2. Perform TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 4).
4) TRANSFER CASE MOTOR
Turn the ignition off to the lock position

Connect the Final Drive Control Module C1 harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.

With the scan tool, clear the DTCs.

With the scan tool, read the DTCs in the Final Drive Control Module.

Does the DTC P1408-Transfer Case Brake Control Circuit High set?

Yes
1. Replace the Transfer Case Motor assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Replace the Final Drive Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
5) INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.

While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.

Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

Were any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Test complete.