Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DTC IS ACTIVE NOTE: Diagnose and repair any system voltage or Transfer Case related DTCs in the Final Drive Control Module before continuing with this test.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, clear Stored DTCs in the FDCM and the CCN.
- Test drive the vehicle.
- During the test drive, move the Transfer Case Selector Switch to each position several times in accordance with the Service Information.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in the FDCM and the CCN.
Does this DTC reset?
Yes
- Go to step 2
No
- Go to step 5
- AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- With the scan tool, monitor the ambient temperature in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
Is the ambient temperature at room temperature?
Yes
- Go to step 3
No
- Replace the Ambient Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Final Drive Control (FDCM) - Standard Procedure .
- With the scan tool, monitor the ambient temperature in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
- TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors relative to this circuit.
- While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Final Drive Control (FDCM) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Go to step 4
- CLUSTER CONTROL NODE
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position
- Replace the Transfer Case Selector Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, clear Stored DTCs in the CCN and the FDCM.
- Test drive the vehicle.
- During the test drive, move the Transfer Case Selector Switch to each position several times in accordance with the Service Information.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in the CCN and the FDCM.
Does this DTC reset?
Yes
- Replace the Final Drive Control Module (FDCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Final Drive Control (FDCM) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Test complete.
- INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
- The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
- Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Final Drive Control (FDCM) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Test complete.