Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Go To 10.
TRANSFER CASE MOTOR (AWD) OPERATION

Fig 1: Checking Transfer Case Motor (AWD) Operation
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Transfer Case Motor (AWD) C1 harness connector.
3. Ignition on, engine not running.
4. Using a 12-volt test light, jump across from the (T315) Shift Motor Control A circuit and the (T316) Shift Control Motor B circuit at the Transfer Case Motor C1 harness connector.
5. With the scan tool, actuate the Transfer Case Motor (AWD).
  Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash on and off?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 9.
  No
  - Go To 3.
(T316) SHIFT CONTROL MOTOR B CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Shift Control Motor B Circuit For A Short Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the DTCM harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T316) Shift Control Motor B circuit at the Transfer Case Motor (AWD) C1 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (T316) Shift Control Motor B circuit.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4.
(T316) SHIFT CONTROL MOTOR B CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Shift Control Motor B Circuit For An Open
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1. Measure the resistance of the (T316) Shift Control Motor B circuit between the Transfer Case Motor (AWD) C1 harness connector and the DTCM harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (T316) Shift Control Motor B circuit.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
(T315) SHIFT MOTOR CONTROL A CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 4: Checking Shift Motor Control A Circuit For A Short To Ground
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1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T315) Shift Motor Control A circuit at the Transfer Case Motor (AWD) C1 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (T315) Shift Motor Control A circuit.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 6.
(T315) SHIFT MOTOR CONTROL A CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 5: Checking Shift Motor Control A Circuit For An Open
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1. Measure the resistance of the (T315) Shift Motor Control A circuit between the Transfer Case Motor (AWD) C1 harness connector and the DTCM harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (T315) Shift Motor Control A circuit.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
TRANSFER CASE MOTOR (T316) SHIFT CONTROL MOTOR B CIRCUIT SHORTED INTERNALLY

Fig 6: Checking Transfer Case Motor Shift Control Motor B Circuit For A Short Internally
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1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Connect the Transfer Case Motor (AWD) C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T316) Shift Control Motor B circuit at the DTCM harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (T316) Shift Control Motor B circuit.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 8.
DRIVE TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (DTCM)
NOTE:
Before continuing, check the DTCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
1. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Drive Train Control Module (DTCM) in accordance with Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DRIVETRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
TRANSFER CASE MOTOR (AWD)
NOTE:
Before continuing, check the Transfer Case Motor jumper harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminals push out, repair/replace as necessary.
1. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace Transfer Case Clutch Coil in accordance with Service Information. Refer to COIL, CLUTCH, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
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 harness and connectors specific to this circuit.
3. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
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
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test Complete.