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Transfer Case Mode Sensor Error

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SYMPTOM
TRANSFER CASE MODE SENSOR ERROR

WHEN MONITORED
Continuously with the ignition on.

SET CONDITION
Whenever the Transfer Case Control Module detects any of the following conditions:
1. The Mode Sensor has an incorrect transition during a shift, then attempts and fails two times and defaults to a 4WD HI position.
2. An invalid Mode Sensor Position.
3. The Mode Sensor has four failed transitions during an ignition cycle.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Intermittent wiring and connectors
- Mode sensor circuit open
- Mode sensor ground circuit open
- Mode sensor circuit short to ground
- Mode sensor circuit short to voltage
- 5 volt mode sensor supply circuit open
- Transfer case mode sensor
- Transfer case control module