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Diagnostic Test

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  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE: Ensure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs in the Final Drive Control Module.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

      • Go to step  5
  2. CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS 
    NOTE: Check for TIPM configuration, CAN C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.
    1. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from the TIPM and CCN.

      Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. 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  4

      No 

  4. TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH 

    With the scan tool, monitor the voltages of the transfer case selector switch positions in the CCN.

    Transfer Case Selector Switch Position Voltage 
    Transfer Case Selector Switch Position  Voltage Range 
    Neutral 0.67 volts - 0.95 volts
    2WD 1.98 volts - 2.22 volts
    4WD AWD (MP3022) 2.62 volts - 2.88 volts
    4WD LOCK (MP1522) 3.39 volts - 3.65 volts
    4WD LOW 4.05 volts - 4.30 volts

    Are the voltages of the transfer case selector switch within the specified ranges?

    Yes 

    No 

  5. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
    3. While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
    4. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete.