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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Connect a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Turn the engine OFF.
  4. Using the scan tool, test for any DTCs in the instrument cluster.

Does the scan tool show any DTCs?

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Refer to Instrument Cluster System Check in instrument panel, gauges and console

Go to Step 2

2

Does the front axle engage when the four wheel drive (4WD) control lever is in the 4WD position?

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Go to Step 3

Refer to Front Axle Will Not Engage

3

Using the scan tool, under special test in instrument cluster, command the 4WD indicator lamp ON.

Does the lamp come on?

--

Go to Step 4

Refer to Instrument Cluster System Check in instrument panel, gauges and console

4

  1. Ensure the 4WD control lever is in the 4WD position.
  2. Using the scan tool, under engine controls, PCM/VCM, read the front axle switch status.

Does the scan tool show switch status yes?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Ensure the 4WD control lever is in the 4WD position.
  2. Connect a test lamp (back probe) to terminal A (BLK/WHT wire) at the front axle actuator/switch.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the front axle actuator/switch. Refer to Electric Motor Actuator Replacement in Front Drive Axle.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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7

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the VCM/PCM.
  3. Turn the ignition ON.
  4. Turn the engine OFF.
  5. Connect a test lamp from terminal 19 of C4 for 4.3L, and 19 of C2 for all other gas.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the VCM/PCM. Refer to VCM Replacement/Programming for 4.3L or Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming for all other engines

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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9

  1. Disconnect the front axle actuator/switch.
  2. Connect a self-powered test lamp from terminal A of the switch to ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Locate and repair CKT 1695 (BLK/WHT) for a short to ground.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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11

Locate and repair CKT 1695 (BLK/WHT) for an open between the switch and the PCM/VCM.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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