C0305

Circuit Description
The front transfer case propshaft speed sensor generates the Front Propshaft Speed as shown by the scan tool. The front transfer case propshaft speed sensor is a Permanent Magnet (PM) generator. The PM generator produces a pulsing AC voltage. The AC voltage level and number of pulses increases as speed increases. The transfer case shift control module converts the pulsating AC voltage from the propshaft speed sensor to Front Propshaft Speed in RPM to be used for calculations, and to monitor the difference between the front and rear sensor speed. It is also used in the AUTO (Adapt) mode of operation to determine the amount of slip and the percent of torque to apply to the front axle. The Front Propshaft Speed can be displayed with a scan tool.
This DTC detects an open, short to ground, or faulty sensor.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
The system will log the DTC if the Front Propshaft Speed input indicates a speed of less than 16 RPM for 30 seconds while all of the following are true:
- Transmission NOT in PARK or NEUTRAL
- Engine is running
- Rear Propshaft Speed exceeds 512 RPM
- VCM monitored Vehicle Speed on the Class 2 Data bus exceeds 10 mph

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The system will not allow any further adaptive events (correct slip). The SERVICE indicator (AWD/4WD) lamp will be latched on for the remainder of the current ignition cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Current DTC
The transfer case shift control module will clear the DTC if the condition for setting the DTC no longer exists.
- History DTC
- Once 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.
- A scan tool CLEAR CODES command.

Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent problem may be caused by a poor connection, break in the wire insulation exposing the internal wire, or a wire that is broken inside the insulation.

Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
4. This step determines if the front speed sensor is able to generate AC current and indicates that both the sensor and wiring to the transfer case shift control module is good.
5. This step measures the internal resistance of the front speed sensor and whether or not it is within acceptable limits.
7. This step determines if circuit 401 has a short to voltage.








DTC C0305 Front Speed Sensor Malfunction