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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Disabled Indicator Always On



All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Disabled Indicator Always On

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the AWD Disabled indicator by supplying ground to the lamp. The clutch control module (CCM) sends a serial data messages to the IPC, in order to command the indicator ON or OFF.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Antilock Brake System Connector End Views

Description and Operation Reference

All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List for CCM

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Diagnose all vehicle DTCs before using this diagnostic.

With the scan tool, select instrument panel special functions Lamp Test. Command the instrument panel warning lamps OFF.

If the AWD Disabled warning lamp does not turn OFF, replace the IPC.
If the AWD Disabled lamp turns OFF and there are no DTCs stored in any vehicle systems, replace the CCM.

Repair Instructions

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

Control Module References for CCM or IPC replacement, setup, and programming.