2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE

C146B-AWD SWITCH STUCK





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W



Possible Causes
 
TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH
 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (CCN)
 




Diagnostic Test

1. C146B DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE: If any other DTCs are present they must be repaired before continuing.


Turn the ignition off to the lock position
With the scan tool, read DTCs in the CCN.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No

2. TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH



Turn the ignition off to the lock position
Disconnect the Transfer Case Selector Switch.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read the Transfer Case Selector Switch Voltage in the CCN.
The switch voltage should be approximately 0.0 volts.
Turn the ignition off to the lock position
Connect a jumper wire between the (K77) Transfer Case Position Sensor Input circuit and the (Z940) Ground circuit in the Transfer Case Selector Switch connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read the Transfer Case Selector Switch Voltage in the CCN.
The switch voltage should be approximately 5-volts.

Does the voltage display as described?

Yes


No

3. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS

The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

Were any problems found?

Yes


No