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Object Number: 450736 Size: MF
Transfer Case Control Components
Transfer Case Control Schematics Automatic 4WD

Circuit Description

The transfer case motor is a bi-directional, permanent magnet, DC motor. When energized, (through CKTS 1552, 1553, and the ground CKT 150 the module utilize for the motor control), the motor, through a series of gears, rotates a shaft which moves the mode and range forks to shift the transfer case between 4H, AUTO (Adapt), 2H, N, and 4L ranges.

This DTC detects a short to ground on CKT 1552 and 1553, a shorted motor.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The system will test the motor circuits:
       - The system checks for unwanted voltage.
       - The system supplies voltage on one circuit and reads the voltage back on the other.
    • If the system detects a problem with the circuits, the DTC is logged.
    • The transfer case shift control module senses a low voltage return on CKT 1552 or 1553 when a high voltage is expected.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • All shifting will be disabled.
    • The SERVICE indicator (AWD/4WD) lamp will be latched on for the remainder of the current ignition cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
    • The transfer case shift control module will clear the DTC if the condition for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.
    • History DTCs can be cleared using a scan tool.

Test Description

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

  1. Listen for an audible motor noise when the encoder motor operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.

    2.

  2. Tests for a short to ground in the Motor Control A circuit.

    3.

  3. Tests for a short to ground in the Motor Control B circuit.

    4.

  4. Tests for a higher than normal resistance in the Motor Control A and B circuits through the module.

    5.

  5. Tests for a short to ground in the encoder motor windings.

    6.

  6. Tests for continuity across the motor circuit. Resistance readings vary depending on the location of the brush contact inside the motor assembly.

    7.

  7. Tests Motor Feed A circuit for a short to ground.

    8.

  8. Tests Motor Feed B circuit for a short to ground.

    9.

  9. Tests Motor Feed A and B circuits for an open or high resistance.

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 Transfer Case Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Check and replace the ATC fuse as neccessary.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. With the scan tool, command the Motor A/B control ON and OFF.

Does the encoder motor turn ON and OFF?

--

Go to Intermittents and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the four wire connector at the transfer case.
  3. Connect a DMM between the Motor Control A circuit and ground at the transfer case connector.

Is the resistance reading less than the specified value?

10 K ohms

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4

Connect a DMM between the Motor Control B circuit harness connector and ground at the transfer case.

Is the resistance reading less than the specified value?

10 K ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Connect a DMM between the Motor Control A and B circuit harness connector at the transfer case.

Is the resistance reading greater than the specified value?

2 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Important: The transfer case Motor Control circuits have capacitors connected between their circuit and ground. When making resistance checks with a DMM allow the reading to stabilize (approximately 10 seconds) before making the final measurement (as the capacitor charges it can give the indication of a short circuit).

Test terminals A and B at the transfer case side of the harness for a short to ground.

Was a short to ground found?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7

Test the resistance across the motor circuit.

Was the motor within the specified values.

0.5-35 ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

8

  1. Disconnect the transfer case shift control module.
  2. Test the Motor Control A circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was the condition found and corrected?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

9

  1. Disconnect the transfer case shift control module.
  2. Test the Motor Control B circuit harness connector for a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was the condition found and corrected?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

10

  1. Disconnect the transfer case shift control module.
  2. Test the Motor Control A and B circuits for an open or high resistance. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was the condition found and corrected?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

11

Replace the encoder motor. Refer to Motor/Encoder Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 13

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12

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

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 13

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13
  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