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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step tests the transfer case electrical control of the lamp circuits.
  2. 3:  This step helps determine if there is a short to ground in the suspect lamp circuits.
  3. 4:  This step tests the suspect lamp circuits for a short to ground.
  4. 5:  This step repairs a short to ground in the suspect lamp circuit.
Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Indicator Always On - Two or More

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Transfer Case Control Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  Transfer Case Control Connector End Views  
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Transfer Case? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Transfer Case 
2 
  1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Using the scan tool, command all the indicator lamps OFF.
Do all the lamps go OFF?		 Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 
  1. With a scan tool, determine the transfer case mode.
  2. Use this information to determine which lamp circuits are at fault.
  3. Disconnect the transfer case shift control switch.
  4. Test the suspect lamp circuits for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Are the suspect circuits shorted to ground?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 6 
4 
  1. Disconnect the transfer case shift control module.
  2. Test the suspect lamp circuits for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Is the suspect circuits shorted to ground?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Step 7 
5  Repair the short to ground in the suspect lamp circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 8  -
6 Replace the mode switch. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 8  -
7 Replace the transfer case shift control module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement  and Transfer Case Control Module Reprogramming .
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 8  -
8
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle in order to determine if the symptom has been corrected.
Is the symptom still present?		 Go to Step 2  System OK
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