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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The SERVICE indicator (AWD/4WD) lamp is located in the instrument cluster. It receives ignition voltage from a 10 amp gauge fuse through CKT 39. This circuit also supplies all of the gauges with ignition voltage. The transfer case shift control module controls the SERVICE indicator (AWD/4WD) lamp by sending the instrument cluster a Class 2 message. This lamp maybe controlled with the scan tool using the instrument cluster device controls.

Test Description

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

  1. This step determines if the transfer case shift control module has electronic control of the Service Indicator.

  2. This step determines if there is an internal fault with the transfer case shift control module.

  3. This step check CKT 1567 for open.

  4. This step check CKT 39 for open.

Service Indicator Does Not Light

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. Place the transmission in PARK.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
  3. Use the Scan Tool in order to command the Service indicator (4WD/AWD) lamp ON under Instrument Cluster.

Does the service indicator (4WD/AWD) lamp light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster in Instrument Cluster

3

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

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 4

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4

  1. Ensure that the ignition is OFF.
  2. Properly mount and reconnect all previously disconnected ATC components.

Have all the ATC components been reconnected and properly mounted?

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Go to Step 5

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5

Clear all the ATC DTCs.

Have all the ATC DTCs been cleared?

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Go to Transfer Case Diagnostic System Check

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