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Pinpoint Test J : Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly (ESOF) System Functional Test

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NOTE: 4X4 high and 4X4 low are not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces. Using these modes while driving on these surfaces may produce noises like intermittent clunking, but will not damage driveline components.

  1. J1 CHECK FOR IPC DTCS

    • Ignition ON.

    • Enter the following diagnostic mode: IPC Self-Test.

    Are any DTCs present? 

    Yes  If DTC U0102:00 is retrieved, REFER to: Communications Network . For all other DTCs, REFER to: Information Center - Instrumentation, Message Center And Warning Chimes .
    No  GO to  J2
  2. J2 CHECK 2H OPERATION

    • Stop the vehicle.

    • Make sure both CVH dials are in AUTO mode.

    • Transmission in NEUTRAL.

    • Switch the MSS to 4H then to 2H.

    Does the IPC 4X4 HIGH indicator turn off and does the message center (if equipped) display 4X2 for approximately 4 seconds? 

    Yes  GO to  J4
    No  GO to  J3
  3. J3 CHECK FOR TCCM DTCS

    • Ignition ON.

    • Enter the following diagnostic mode: TCCM Self-Test.

    Are DTCs present? 

    Yes  REFER to DTC Chart: Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) 
    No  GO to  J4
  4. J4 CHECK FOR WIND UP IN TURNS IN 2H

    • Make sure both CVH dials are in AUTO mode.

    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface while executing turns.

    Is wind-up present in turns? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test D 
    No  GO to  J5
  5. J5 CHECK 4H OPERATION

    • Stop the vehicle.

    • Lock the LH and RH CVHs.

    • Transmission in NEUTRAL.

    • Switch the MSS to 4H.

    Does the IPC 4X4 HIGH indicator illuminate correctly or message center (if equipped) display 4X4 HIGH? 

    Yes  GO to  J9
    No  GO to  J6
  6. J6 CHECK FOR RETURN OF TCCM DTCS

    • Transmission in PARK.

    • Enter the following diagnostic mode: TCCM Self-Test.

    Are DTCs retrieved? 

    Yes  REFER to DTC Chart: Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) 
    No  GO to  J7
  7. J7 CHECK WIND UP IN TURNS IN 4H MODE

    • Drive the vehicle in 4H mode while turning.

    Is wind up and tire scuff present? 

    Yes  GO to  J8
    No  I GO to Pinpoint Test D 
  8. J8 CHECK FOR STRAIGHTLINE WIND UP IN 4H

    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface while driving in a straight line.

    Is wind up present? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test I 
    No  GO to  J9
  9. J9 CHECK FOR LH AND RH CVH ENGAGEMENT IN 4H

    • Switch the MSS to 4H.

    • Make sure both CVH dials are in AUTO mode position.

    • NOTE: The engine must be at idle during the following steps to supply vacuum for CVH engagement.

      With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

    • Start the engine and allow to idle.

    • Rotate the LH front tire one revolution forward and one revolution backward while observing the LH front axle shaft and U-joint.

    • Rotate the RH front tire one revolution forward and one revolution backward while observing the RH front axle shaft and U-joint.

    Does the LH or RH front axle shaft rotate? 

    Yes  GO to  J11
    No  GO to  J10
  10. J10 CHECK FOR CVH VACUUM LEAKS

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect both vacuum tubes from the hublock vacuum solenoid.

    • Using a vacuum pump, apply 508 mm-Hg (20 in- Hg) of vacuum to the CVH vacuum circuit.

    • Observe the vacuum reading.

    Did the vacuum drop more than 25 mm-Hg (1 in-Hg) per minute? 

    Yes  CHECK the CVH and related components for leaks. GO to Pinpoint Test F 
    No  CONNECT the hublock vacuum solenoid vacuum lines and GO to  J11
  11. J11 CHECK 4L OPERATION

    • Bring the vehicle to a speed below 5 km/h (3 mph). With the transmission in NEUTRAL, switch the MSS to 4L

    Does the IPC 4X4 LOW indicator illuminate correctly or message center (if equipped) display 4X4 LOW? 

    Yes  GO to  J13
    No  GO to  J12
  12. J12 CHECK FOR TCCM DTCS

    • Select PARK.

    • Enter the following diagnostic mode: TCCM Self-Test.

    Are DTCs retrieved? 

    Yes  REFER to DTC Chart: Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) 
    No  GO to  J13
  13. J13 CHECK FOR WIND UP IN TURNS IN 4L

    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface while executing turns.

    Is wind up and tire scuff present and 4L operating? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test C 
    No  GO to  J14
  14. J14 CHECK FOR STRAIGHTLINE WIND UP IN 4L

    • Drive the vehicle in 4L while driving in a straight line.

    Is wind up present? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test I 
    No  GO to  J15
  15. J15 CHECK 4L TO 2H SHIFT

    • With the vehicle at a stop and transmission in NEUTRAL, switch the MSS from 4L to 2H.

    Does the 4X4 LOW indicator turn off or (if equipped) IPC message center display 4X2 for approximately 4 seconds then turn off? 

    Yes  GO to  J17
    No  GO to  J16
  16. J16 CHECK FOR TCCM DTCS

    • Select PARK.

    • Enter the following diagnostic mode: TCCM Self-Test.

    Are DTCs retrieved? 

    Yes  REFER to DTC Chart: Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) 
    No  GO to  J17
  17. J17 CHECK FOR WIND UP IN TURNS IN 2H

    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface while executing turns.

    Is wind up and tire scuff present in turns? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test E 
    No  GO to  J18
  18. J18 CHECK 2H TO 4H SHIFT

    • Switch the MSS to 2H.

    • Drive the vehicle on the road and shift from 2H to 4H while driving above 32 km/h (20 mph).

    Does the transfer case shift to 4H satisfactorily? 

    Yes  The 4WD system is operating correctly.
    No  GO to Pinpoint Test G