Transfer Case Verification Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST CHART

TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST
Disconnect all jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components and connectors. Connect the DRBIII(R) to the Data Link Connector and erase DTC's Ensure all accessories are turned off and the battery is fully charged. Rotate the Transfer Case Selector Switch to the desired position. Test drive the vehicle in each of the Transfer Case ranges and ensure that it is functioning properly in each of the ranges selected. NOTE: To select or deselect 2WD/AWD mode or 4HI mode the vehicle must be below 55 mph (88 km/h) and all wheels at vehicle speed. CAUTION: If the front and rear wheels are at different speeds and a transfer case shift is requested, damage to the transfer case may result. NOTE: To select or deselect 4LO (If Equipped), the vehicle must be less than 3 Mph - 5 Km/h or completely stopped, ignition ON and the Automatic Transmission Selector in Neutral or the clutch depressed on Manual Transmissions. NOTE: Press the recessed Neutral button (If Equipped) on the Transfer Case Selector Switch until the Neutral indicator is illuminated. WARNING: Apply Parking Brake. The vehicle may roll with the transfer case in Neutral. NOTE: To select or deselect Transfer Case Neutral, the vehicle must be stopped, ignition key in the ON position with the engine OFF, brake pedal applied and the Automatic Transmission Selector in Neutral or clutch depressed on Manual Transmissions. To verify the transfer case is in Neutral, shift the Automatic Transmission selector into Reverse, release the brake pedal for three seconds or the Manual Transmission into gear and slowly release the clutch to ensure that there is no vehicle movement. With the DRBIII(R), read DTCs from the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM). Are there any Transfer Case DTCs? Yes --> Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom. No --> Repair is complete.

TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST

Disconnect all jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components and connectors.
Connect the DRBIII(R) to the Data Link Connector and erase DTC's
Ensure all accessories are turned off and the battery is fully charged.
Rotate the Transfer Case Selector Switch to the desired position.
Test drive the vehicle in each of the Transfer Case ranges and ensure that it is functioning properly in each of the ranges selected.
NOTE: To select or deselect 2WD/AWD mode or 4HI mode the vehicle must be below 55 mph (88 km/h) and all wheels at vehicle speed.
CAUTION: If the front and rear wheels are at different speeds and a transfer case shift is requested, damage to the transfer case may result.
NOTE: To select or deselect 4LO (If Equipped), the vehicle must be less than 3 Mph - 5 Km/h or completely stopped, ignition ON and the Automatic Transmission Selector in Neutral or the clutch depressed on Manual Transmissions.
NOTE: Press the recessed Neutral button (If Equipped) on the Transfer Case Selector Switch until the Neutral indicator is illuminated.
WARNING: Apply Parking Brake. The vehicle may roll with the transfer case in Neutral.
NOTE: To select or deselect Transfer Case Neutral, the vehicle must be stopped, ignition key in the ON position with the engine OFF, brake pedal applied and the Automatic Transmission Selector in Neutral or clutch depressed on Manual Transmissions.
To verify the transfer case is in Neutral, shift the Automatic Transmission selector into Reverse, release the brake pedal for three seconds or the Manual Transmission into gear and slowly release the clutch to ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
With the DRBIII(R), read DTCs from the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM).
Are there any Transfer Case DTCs?

Yes --> Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom.
No --> Repair is complete.