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C0393




DTC C0393

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0393 0B
- Rear Axle Coupling Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Current

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The rear differential clutch solenoid valve is mounted on the rear of the differential housing. The Rear Differential Clutch Control Module supplies battery voltage to the control circuit and ground to the low reference circuit of the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is controlled by a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. The solenoid valve controls the hydraulic pressure to the clutch package of the rear differential. The locking level of the limited slip differential depends on the engagement of the clutch package.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* The Rear Differential Clutch Control Module detects a short to ground on the rear differential clutch solenoid valve control circuit.

* The Rear Differential Clutch Control Module detects a current greater than 5.7 A on the rear differential clutch solenoid valve control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

One or more of the following actions may occur:

* All-wheel drive (AWD) is disabled.

* Service Rear Axle is displayed on the driver information center.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.

* The DTC is not detected in 40 consecutive ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

The rear differential clutch solenoid valve harness and differential clutch pump harness are all one assembly and serviced as part of the differential clutch pump. These harnesses should not be repaired and should be replaced if a wiring condition exists.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Rear Axle Schematics Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly

Description and Operation

Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation Description

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Engine running and vehicle stationary.

2. Verify the scan tool Rear Differential Clutch Status parameter is Normal.

If not Normal
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

If Normal

3. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

Note: The Q48 Rear Drive Clutch Solenoid Valve is calibrated with and is part of the K47 Rear Differential Clutch Control Module. Both components must be replaced as a matched set.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K47 Rear Differential Clutch Control Module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal B and ground.

If less than infinite resistance

1. Disconnect the harness connector at the Q49 Rear Differential Clutch Solenoid Valve.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.

If less than infinite resistance, test or replace the M32 Differential Clutch Pump.

If infinite resistance

3. Test or replace the Q49 Rear Differential Clutch Solenoid Valve.

If infinite resistance

3. Test for 2-4 ohms between the control terminal B and the low reference terminal A.

If not between 2-4 ohms

1. Disconnect the harness connector at the Q49 Rear Differential Clutch Solenoid Valve.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, test or replace the M32 Differential Clutch Pump.

If less than 2 ohms

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the low reference circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, test or replace the M32 Differential Clutch Pump.

If less than 2 ohms

4. Test or replace the Q49 Rear Differential Clutch Solenoid Valve.

If between 2-4 ohms

4. Replace the K47 Rear Differential Clutch Control Module.

Component Testing

Static Test

1. Disconnect the harness connector at the Q49 Rear Differential Clutch Solenoid Valve.

2. Test for 2-4 ohms between the control terminal 1 and low reference terminal 2.

If not between 2-4 ohms
Replace the Q49 Rear Differential Clutch Solenoid Valve.

If between 2-4 ohms

3. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

* Limited Slip Differential Clutch Valve Replacement Limited Slip Differential Clutch Valve Replacement

* Differential Clutch Pump Replacement Differential Clutch Pump Replacement

* Control Module References Control Module References for Rear Differential Clutch Control Module replacement, programming, and setup.