• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Actuator Slipping |
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Transfer Case Clutch Performance | -- | -- | -- | DTC C0397 64 |
The transfer case in the Auto 4WD mode attempts to correct for slip by monitoring the front and rear wheel speed sensors. If the transfer case is unable to correct for slip when there is a difference between the front and rear speed sensors the transfer case will apply the clutch. If the transfer case in unable to correct this slip and the clutch begins to heat up based on a thermal model inside the transfer case control module this DTC will be set.
• | The ignition is ON. |
• | System voltage is 10.5-18 volts. |
The transfer case is unable to correct slip due to a clutch overheat condition as a result in surpassing the thermal model that is stored in the transfer case control module.
• | Shifting is still possible but in a reduced capacity which may cause undesirable slip correction events. |
• | The SERVICE 4WD indicator remains illuminated for the remainder of the current ignition cycle. |
• | The transfer case shift control module clears the DTC if the condition for setting the DTC is not currently present. |
• | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault present. |
• | History DTCs can be cleared using a scan tool. |
Transfer Case Control Schematics
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Motor control A shorting to motor control B could cause this DTC.
Check for EBCM DTCs as an incorrect speed sensor reading could cause this issue. If no other DTCs are found then refer to Transfer Case Disassemble to inspect for possible clutch damage.
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.