The front axle control circuit consists of an electric motor actuator which engages and disengages the front axle. The front axle actuator consists of a Permanent Magnetic (PM) motor, a worm gear controlled plunger, a front axle switch and an electronic control circuit all within the actuator assembly.
The front axle actuator has four circuits connected:
• | Ignition 3 voltage circuit |
• | Ground circuit |
• | Axle actuator control circuit |
• | Axle switch signal circuit |
Whenever a shift to 4HI, or 4LO is requested, the transfer case shift control module engages the front axle by grounding the axle actuator control circuit through a current limiting driver.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
This step tests the electrical function of the front axle actuator. This step helps determine between mechanical and electrical malfunctions.
This step tests for proper power and ground at the front axle actuator.
This step tests the operation of the axle actuator control circuit.
This step helps determine if the transfer case shift control module is able to monitor the front axle switch.
This step tests the axle switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
This step measures the voltage between the ignition 3 voltage circuit and ground.
This step tests the axle actuator control circuit for an open or high resistance.
This step inspects the front axle for a mechanical malfunction.
This step tests for open fuse in the ignition 3 voltage circuit.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Transfer Case Control Schematics | ||||
1 | Was the Transfer Case Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the front axle turn ON and OFF with each command? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 3 | |
Does the voltage measure within the specified values? | 9-14 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 7 | |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 8 | |
Does the scan tool display the Front Axle Switch status Locked? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 6 | |
Test the axle switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14 | |
Measure the voltage between the ignition 3 voltage circuit and ground. Does the voltage measure within the specified values? | 9-14 V | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 10 | |
Test the axle actuator control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14 | |
Inspect the front axle for a mechanical malfunction. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 13 | |
Test for open fuse in the ignition 3 voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 11 | |
11 | Repair an open in the ignition 3 voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 15 | -- |
12 | Repair an open in the ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 15 | -- |
13 | Replace the front axle actuator. Refer to the Electric Motor Actuator Replacement in Front Drive Axle. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 15 | -- |
14 | Replace the transfer case shift control module. Refer to the Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 15 | -- |
15 |
Does the symptom re-occur? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |