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C141B






C141B-FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH PERFORMANCE





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
The ignition on. No Solenoid DTCs present.

- Set Condition:
The solenoid duty cycle is greater than 95% and the wheel slippage is greater than 50%.





1. ACTIVE DTC

NOTE: You must diagnose any Solenoid circuit (Low or High) DTCs first if set along with this DTC before continuing.

1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Is the DTC active at this time?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Go To 4

2. WIRING HARNESS INSPECTION
1. Inspect the wiring harness from both solenoids to the FDCM. Ensure that the harness has routed correctly.
2. Inspect the FDCM harness connector and Differential Solenoid connectors. Ensure the terminals are clean and no damage is present.

Was the wiring harness and connectors OK?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform FDCM VERIFICATION TEST FDCM Verification Test.

3. INSPECTION DIFFERENTIAL
1. Ensure the Differential is operating properly. Refer to 3-Differential AND Driveline Service Information.
2. Inspect the Differential for external fluid leaks. Repair as necessary, refer to 3-Differential AND Driveline Service Information.

Is the Differential operating properly?

Yes

- Replace the Front Differential Solenoid.
- Perform FDCM VERIFICATION TEST FDCM Verification Test.

No

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform FDCM VERIFICATION TEST FDCM Verification Test.

4. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
3. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
4. Using the scan tool, monitor the data related to this circuit while performing the wiggle test. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset.

Were there any problems found?

Yes

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform FDCM VERIFICATION TEST FDCM Verification Test.

No

- Test Complete.