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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the four wheel drive (4WD) control module
  • 4WD control module.
  • Central junction box (CJB).
  • CJB fuse:
    • 5 (15A).
    • 10 (7.5A).
  • Circuitry.
    NOTE: Before carrying out the on-demand self-test, switch the mode selection switch into the suspect 4WD mode (4H or 4L) to verify the customer's concern.
  • The vehicle does not shift between 2WD and 4WD modes correctly
  • Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 13 (20A).
  • Mode select switch (MSS).
  • Contact plate A, B, C, or D.
  • Gear motor encoder assembly.
  • Circuitry.
  • 4WD control module.
  • Transfer case mechanism.
    NOTE: Before carrying out the on-demand self-test, switch the mode selection switch into the suspect 4WD mode (4H or 4L) to verify the customer's concern.
  • The vehicle does not shift between 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW modes correctly
  • BJB fuse 13 (20A).
  • Mode select switch (MSS).
  • Neutral safety switch.
  • Brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
  • 4WD control module.
  • Transfer case.
  • Digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
  • Circuitry.
  • The 4WD indicator is always on - 4WD system operates correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • 4WD control module.
  • The 4WD LOW indicator is always on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • 4WD control module.