Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Indicator Always On - Two or More

Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Indicator Always On - Two or More

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.

Circuit/System Description

The indicator circuits consists of an interior lights dimming circuit and an indicator control circuit. When a mode has been selected, current is supplied to the indicator by the interior lights dimming circuit, traveling through the indicator LED, at which time the transfer case shift control module supplies the ground through the indicator lamp control circuit.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Transfer Case Control Schematics (MP 3023/3024-NQH - Transfer Case)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
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.

Diagnostic Aids

A short to ground on the indicator control circuit will cause the indicator to remain on at all times.

Circuit/System Testing

1. With in ignition off disconnect connector X1 at the transfer case control module and turn the ignition on. If the affected indicator goes out replace the transfer case control module, program, and perform the motor learn procedure.
2. If the affected indicator did not go out check for a short to ground on the affected indicator control circuit. If this checks as good then replace the transfer case shift control switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement (With SLT) (Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement (With SLT))Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement (Without SLT) (Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement (Without SLT))
* Control Module References (Control Module References) for TCSCM replacement, setup, and programming
* Transfer Case High/Low Clutch Reset (Transfer Case High/Low Clutch Reset)