Circuit Description
The transfer case encoder motor is a permanent magnet DC motor and gear reduction assembly. The encoder motor is controlled with a pulse width modulated (PWM) circuit within the transfer case shift control module. This circuit consists of Motor Control A, a power supply relay circuit that supplies voltage to the motor. The Motor Control B circuit is a PWM driver that varies the duty cycle to control the amount of current through the motor to ground.
This DTC detects an open on the Motor Control A circuit or the Motor Control B circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | The system voltage is 9-16 volts. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The system tests the motor circuits by testing for unwanted voltage. |
| • | The system supplies voltage on the Motor A circuit and reads the voltage back on the Motor B circuit. |
| • | The transfer case shift control module senses no voltage return on the Motor Control A circuit or the Motor Control B circuit. |
| • | If the system detects a condition with the circuits, the DTC is logged. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The SERVICE AWD indicator remains illuminated for the remainder of the current ignition cycle. |
| • | All clutch activation, slip control is disabled. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
Current DTC
The transfer case shift control module clears the DTC if the condition for setting the DTC no longer exists.
History DTC
| • | A history DTC clears after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present. |
| • | History DTCs can be cleared using a scan tool. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests Motor Control A for an open circuit.
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This step tests Motor Control B for an open circuit.
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This step tests for an open across the motor windings.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Transfer Case Control Schematics | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Transfer Case? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 3 | |
Test Motor Control B for an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 | |
Test for continuity across the motor circuit. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems Did you find continuity? | 0.5-35 ohms | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 | |
5 | Replace the motor encoder. Refer to Transfer Case Motor/Encoder Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 7 | -- |
6 | Replace the transfer case shift control module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 7 | -- |
7 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
