Circuit Description
The transfer case encoder motor is a permanent magnet DC motor and gear reduction assembly. The encoder motor is controlled with a pulse width modulated (PWM) circuit within the transfer case shift control module. This circuit consists of a power supply relay (Motor Feed A) circuit that supplies voltage to the motor. The Motor Control B circuit is a PWM driver that varies the duty cycle to control the amount of current through the motor to ground.
This DTC detects an open in the module ground circuit.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The system test the motor circuits:
| • | First, the system checks for unwanted voltage. |
| • | Then, the system supplies voltage on each of the motor circuits and reads the voltage back on the other circuit. |
| • | After the system checks for opens and shorts on the motor circuits, its applies voltage through the motor and to module ground. |
| • | If the system detects a high voltage on the ground circuit, the DTC is logged. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | All shifting will be disabled. |
| • | The SERVICE indicator (4WD/AWD) lamp will be latched ON for the remainder of the current ignition cycle. |
Conditions for Clearing the 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 number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
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Listen for an audible motor noise when the encoder motor operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
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Tests the Motor Ground circuit for an open.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Transfer Case Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check |
Does the encoder motor turn ON and OFF? | -- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 | |
Was the condition found and corrected? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 | |
4 | Replace the transfer case shift control module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 5 | -- |
5 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
