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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read Cluster DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500.
  2. TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH 
    Fig 1: Checking Transfer Case Position Sensor Switch Connector End View
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Transfer Case Selector Switch harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (K77) Transfer Case Position Sensor Input circuit.

      Is the voltage above 5.5 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3.

      No 

      • Replace the Transfer Case Selector Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500.
  3. (K77) TRANSFER CASE POSITION SENSOR INPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 2: Checking Transfer Case Position Sensor Input Circuit Shorted To Voltage
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Cluster C3 harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (K77) Transfer Case Position Sensor Input circuit at the Transfer Case Selector Switch harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 0.2 of a volt?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (K77) Transfer Case Position Sensor Input circuit for a short to voltage.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500.

      No