Test TG: 4WD Low Indicator Circuits (Except Explorer & Mountaineer)
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After each service or repair procedure has been completed, reconnect all components. Clear DTCs and repeat QUICK TEST. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (QUICK TEST) under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Ensure all EEC-V systems are working properly and DTCs are no longer present.
Perform this test when instructed during QUICK TEST or if directed by other test procedures. This test is used to diagnose the following:
- 4-Wheel Drive Control Module Wiring Harness Circuits.
- Faulty PCM.
- DTC P1729 indicates open or short in 4X4 switch circuit. DTC P1781 indicates 4X4L switch position closed during QUICK TEST. If switch position was not 4X2 or 4X4H during KOEO SELF-TEST, select 4X2 or 4X4H and repeat RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (QUICK TEST) . If switch position was as specified, go to next step.
- Using NGS tester, select 4X4L PID. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Cycle 4X4L switch to 4X2. Check for indication of fault while performing the following: Wiggle and bend small sections of wiring harness starting at transfer case working toward PCM. Lightly tap on transfer case wiring harness connector. Wiggle and bend small sections of wiring harness starting at instrument cluster working toward PCM. Fault will be indicated by PID value changing (ON/OFF). If any faults are found, isolate fault and repair as necessary. If no faults are found, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect PCM 104-pin connector. Inspect connector for loose, damaged or corroded terminals. Repair as necessary. Turn ignition switch to ON position. While cycling 4X4L switch, measure voltage between chassis ground and PCM connector terminal No. 14 (Light Blue/Black wire). See Figure. If voltage cycles, replace PCM. If voltage does not cycle, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect 4-wheel drive control module connector. See 4-WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE LOCATIONS table. Inspect connector for loose, damaged or corroded terminals. Repair as necessary. On electronic shift models, measure resistance of 4WD LOW circuit between PCM harness connector terminal No. 14, instrument cluster terminal No. 2 and 4-wheel drive control module connector terminal No. 9. On mechanical shift models, measure resistance of 4WD LOW circuit between PCM harness connector terminal No. 14, instrument cluster and 4x4L switch. See Fig 1. On all models, if all resistances are 5 ohms or less, go to next step. If any resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open in 4WD LOW indicator circuit.
- Reconnect 4-wheel drive control module. Using a DVOM, measure resistance between PCM harness connector terminal No. 14 (4WD LOW) and negative battery terminal. Also, measure resistance between PCM harness connector terminals No. 14 (4WD LOW) and No. 71 (VPWR). If both resistance measurements are more than 10 k/ohms, 4WD LOW circuit is okay. Check transfer case for mechanical fault. See appropriate DIAGNOSIS or OVERHAUL article in TRANSFER CASES for further diagnosis. If either resistance measurement is 10 k/ohms or less, repair short in 4WD LOW circuit.4-WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE LOCATIONS
Application Location Explorer, Mazda & Mountaineer Under Passenger Side Of Dash, Near Center Console Ranger Behind Right Kick Panel
NOTE:
For terminal and circuit identification in the following step, see appropriate wiring diagram in appropriate DIAGNOSIS article in TRANSFER CASES.