LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Dodge and Ram >> 2009 >> Durango Base, 3.7 K >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Transmission Control Systems >> Final Drive Control Module (FDCM) - Electrical Diagnostics >> DTC Troubleshooting >> C1477-Transfer Case Clutch OVERTEMPERATURE >> Diagnostic Test
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Diagnostic Test

  1. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE DTCS PRESENT 
    NOTE: Verify the fluid level is correct and not contaminated before continuing with this test.
    1. Ignition on, engine off.
    2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the ABS Module.

      Are there any ABS DTCs present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to  2
  2. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE: Check with customer on driving terrain (e.g. mud, sand, snow) for set condition.
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
    3. Test drive vehicle on dry paved road.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go to  3

      No 

      • Go to  4
  3. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. With the scan tool, monitor the ambient temperature in the Front Control Module (FCM).

      Is the ambient temperature at room temperature?

      Yes  

      No 

  4. INTERMITTENT WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
    3. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit.
    4. Using the scan tool, monitor the data related to this circuit while performing the wiggle test. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete.