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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 Yukon - 4WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Transfer Case 🢒 DTC 004

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    • Masked ROM code has failed Checksum test indicating that masked ROM data is no longer valid.
    • ROM code has failed Checksum test indicating that ROM data is no longer valid.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 (CKT 40).

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 004 - RAM/ROM Failure

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Important: Check the transfer case shift control module for DTCs. The transfer case shift control module is not a class 2 device. DTCs are displayed on the transfer case shift control switch. Use the following four steps to obtain DTCs.

  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
  2. Connect PIN 13 on the data link cable (DLC) to a ground. The DLC is located in the cab under the instrument panel on the driver's side.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Observe the transfer case shift control switch select buttons for flashing codes.

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - Transfer Case?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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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