Service All-Wheel Drive Indicator Always On

Service All-Wheel Drive Indicator Always On

Diagnostic Instructions

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

Circuit/System Description

If the service indicator needs to be turned on the transfer case shift control module sends a signal via the serial data line to the BCM which then sends a message to the instrument panel asking the I/P to command the Service AWD indicator.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

All-Wheel Drive Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions)
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Testing

1. If the Service AWD indicator is on and there are no DTCs, using a scan tool check under transfer case data list to see if the transfer case shift control module is requesting the service AWD indicator. If the module will not communicate check the fuse for the transfer case as this would cause the transfer case control module to drop off the serial data line causing a service indicator.
2. If the fuse is good check the module power and grounds for proper connections as this could cause the same thing as a blown fuse.
3. If this checks OK then check all other U codes that may be set against the transfer case shift control module such as I/P, BCM, PCM, and follow the proper U code diagnostic.

Repair Instructions

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

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for TCSCM replacement, setup, and programming.