Diagnostic Test
- VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
- Test drive the vehicle. If equipped with a Terrain Selector Switch drive the vehicle in each Transfer Case range and verify proper operation in each range.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Go To 5
- AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- With the scan tool, monitor the ambient temperature in the BCM.
Is the ambient temperature at room temperature?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Ambient Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- With the scan tool, monitor the ambient temperature in the BCM.
- VERIFY SET CONDITION NOTE:
Check with customer on driving terrain (e.g. mud, sand, snow) for set condition.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Allow the System to cool down.
- Test drive the vehicle on dry paved road. If equipped with a Terrain Selector Switch drive the vehicle in each Transfer Case range and verify proper operation in each range.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the DTC remain active?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- REAR DRIVELINE MODULE (RDM)
- Replace the Rear Driveline Module (RDM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
- Test drive the vehicle. If equipped with a Terrain Selector Switch drive the vehicle in each Transfer Case range and verify proper operation in each range.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the DTC remain active?
Yes
- Replace the Drive Train Control Module (DTCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DRIVETRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Test complete.
- INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors.
- Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit.
- Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
- While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, move the selector switch to each position several times.
- Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset.
Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.