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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC C1258

Circuit Description

Current is supplied to the 4WD indicator lamp through the IG Fuse. The 4WD switch is open when the transfer case is set in either 2H or N range.

In 2H mode, the 4WD Signal circuit is supplied with current flowing through the 4WD indicator lamp bulb filament. The EBCM senses this current and determines the vehicle is in 2H mode.

In 4H/4L mode, the 4WD Signal circuit is grounded by the 4WD switch. This causes the 4WD indicator lamp to turn on and signals the EBCM that the vehicle is in 4WD.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Vehicle is in 4 wheel drive.
    • Ignition voltage is greater than 9 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • This DTC can be set anytime after initialization is completed.
    • A malfunction exists if the EBCM detects an open in the 4WD Signal circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • A malfunction DTC stores.
    • ABS remains functional.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used.
    • 100 drive cycles pass with no DTCs detected. A drive cycle consists of starting the vehicle, driving the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph), stopping and then turning the ignition OFF.

Diagnostic Aids

Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and the connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction.

The following are possible causes of the malfunction:

    • Open in the 4WD Signal circuit or the 4WD indicator circuit
    • Open in the 4WD switch circuit
    • Open 4WD indicator lamp bulb
    • Open IG Fuse
    • Malfunctioning PCM

If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step ensures the 4WD switch is in the closed position.

    2.

  2. This step tests the 4WD switch.

    3.

  3. This step determines if the malfunction exists in the EBCM or the PCM.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

1

Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2

Move the 4WD selector lever in and out of 4WD while observing the 4WD indicator.

Is the 4WD indicator ON continuously?

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Go to Four-Wheel Drive Indicator Always On in Transfer Case

Go to Step 3

3

Is the 4WD indicator inoperative?

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Go to Four-Wheel Drive Indicator Inoperative in Transfer Case

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Set the 4WD selector lever to the 4WD position.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the 4WD Switch parameter in the 4WD data list.

Does the scan tool display Normal?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5
  1. Activate the 4WD selector lever.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the 4WD Switch parameter.

Does the 4WD Switch parameter change state?

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Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the 4WD switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the 4WD Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool display Open?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7
  1. Test the 4WD switch circuit of the PCM for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Test the 4WD switch circuit between the EBCM and the PCM for an open or short to ground.

    3. Connect the J 39700 pinout box with the J 39700-99 pinout box cable adapter to the EBCM harness connector only.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Reconnect the PCM and the 4WD switch connectors.
  2. Connect the J 39700 with the J 39700-99 to the EBCM harness connector and the EBCM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  4. Measure the voltage of the 4WD indicator circuit to the EBCM.

Is the voltage measured within the range specified in the Value(s) column?

0-5.5 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the EBCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the 4WD switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

12

Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 15

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13

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the 4WD switch. Refer to 4WD Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 15

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15
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK