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

C145F-AWD SYSTEM TEMPORARILY DISABLED - OVERTEMPERATURE

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
 
DRIVING CONDITIONS
 
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) CONTROL MODULE
 
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CLUTCH (ECC)
 

Always perform the AWD Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CLUTCH - STANDARD PROCEDURE).




Diagnostic Test

1. ANTI–LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE DTCS PRESENT

Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the ABS Module.

Are there any ABS DTCs present?

Yes


No

2. DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE: If C1456, C145A or C145D has set along with this DTC, diagnose those DTC(s) first before continuing.


Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No

3. VERIFY SET CONDITION

NOTE: Check with customer on driving terrain (e.g. mud, sand, snow) for set condition.


With the scan tool, erase DTC's.
Test drive vehicle on dry paved road.
With the scan tool, read DTC's.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No

4. AWD CONTROL MODULE

NOTE: Before continuing, check the AWD Control Module harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.


Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

Were there any problems found?

Yes


No

5. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS

The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
Using the scan tool, monitor the data related to this circuit while performing the wiggle test. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset.

Were there any problems found?

Yes


No