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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step determines if the module can command the indicators ON.
  2. 3:  This step determines if the indicator or wiring is at fault.
  3. 4:  This step tests the lamp feed circuit for an open or high resistance.
  4. 5:  This step tests the LED dimming circuit for an open or short to ground.
Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Transfer Case Control Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to command all the indicator lamps ON.
Do all the lamps turn ON?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Go to Step 3 
IMPORTANT: Do not damage a connector or circuit when back probing.
  1. Access the back of the mode switch.
  2. Using a fused jumper back probe the effected indicator control circuit to ground.
Does the effected lamp turn ON?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
Test the effected indicator control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Was the condition found and corrected?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 7 
Test the LED dimming circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Was the condition found and corrected?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 6 
6 Replace the mode switch. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement .
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 8  -
7 Replace the transfer case shift control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 8  -
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  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle in order to determine if the symptom has been corrected.
Is the symptom still present?
Go to Step 2  System OK