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For 1990-2009 cars only

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the AWD Disabled indicator by supplying ground to the lamp. The Rear Differential Clutch Control Module (CCM) sends a serial data messages to the IPC, in order to command the indicator ON or OFF.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

All-Wheel Drive Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Transfer Case Control Connector End Views

Description and Operation

All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation

Description and Operation Reference

All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List for Scan Tool Information

Circuit/System Testing

Note: Diagnose all vehicle DTCs before using this diagnostic.

With the scan tool, select instrument panel special functions Lamp Test. Command the instrument panel warning lamps OFF.

If the AWD Disabled warning lamp does not turn OFF, replace the IPC.
If the AWD Disabled lamp turns OFF and there are no DTCs stored in any vehicle systems, replace the CCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for CCM replacement, setup, and programming