Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Dodge Durango. 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, select View DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Go To 4
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. With the scan tool, monitor the ambient temperature in the BCM.
  Is the ambient temperature at room temperature?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Ambient Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
VERIFY SET CONDITION
NOTE:
Check with customer on driving terrain (e.g. mud, sand, snow) for set condition.
1. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
2. Allow the Transfer Case to cool down.
3. Test drive vehicle on dry paved road.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DRIVETRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
  - Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors.
2. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit.
3. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
4. While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, move the selector switch to each position several times.
5. Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.