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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

At each power up the transfer case shift control module runs a self test on the following:

    • EEPROM Checksum
    • ROM Checksum
    • RAM Checksum
    • RAM Malfunction

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Critical operational parameters stored in EEPROM have failed Checksum test indicating invalid data.
    • Masked ROM code has failed Checksum test indicating that masked ROM data is no longer valid.
    • ROM code has failed Checksum test indicating that ROM data is no longer valid.
    • One or more ROM locations have failed operational test indicating that some portions of RAM are not functional.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present and a momentary loss of battery power at the battery positive voltage circuit.

Diagnostic Aids

Test Description

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

  1. This step replaces the transfer case shift control module.

DTC 4 -- RAM/ROM Failure

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - Transfer Case?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Transfer Case

2

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

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 3

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3

  1. Clear all DTCs from memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearing .
  2. Operate the vehicle while pressing each of the buttons on the transfer case shift control switch.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK