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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The Service indicator (AWD/4WD) lamp is located in the instrument cluster. It receives ignition voltage

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Determines whether the failure is the result of a faulty transfer case shift control module or the instrument cluster.

SERVICE 4WD Message Inoperative

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Transfer Case Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to command SERVICE 4WD message ON.

Does the SERVICE 4WD message turn ON?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Instrument Cluster Replacement

3

Replace the transfer case shift control module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 4

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4

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs .
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for allowing the symptom to re-occur.

Does the symptom re-occur?

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Go to Step 2

System OK