Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Drivetrain - Service 4WD Message/DTC's Set/4WD Inop.

Bulletin No.: 06-04-21-002

Date: June 08, 2006

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Service 4WD/Traction Off Message Displayed, Traction Off Light Illuminated, Transfer Case Selector Switch Inoperative, DTCs C0276 & C0327 Set (Inspect Wiring, Grounds and Replace Transfer Case Actuator, if Necessary)

Models:
2006 HUMMER H3

Condition

Some customers may comment on the "Service 4WD" and "Traction Off" messages being displayed. Also, the Traction Off light will be illuminated and the transfer case selector switch will be inoperative. Upon investigation, the technician will find DTCs C0327 and C0276 set.

This can be a very intermittent condition and may reset itself with subsequent key cycles.

Cause





The cause of this condition may be from the encoder sensor within the transfer case actuator that has malfunctioned.

Correction # 1

Inspect all transfer case wiring, power, grounds and connectors per current SI documentation. Look for chaffed wiring, backed out pins, unseated connectors and water intrusion. Inspect the module ground for cleanliness and tightness. If the wiring checks out to be good, proceed to Correction # 2 below.

Correction # 2

Replace the transfer case actuator with new P/N 19151453, using the replacement procedure in SI.





Parts Information

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.

Important:
Only one of the labor operations may be submitted for the warranty claim.





Disclaimer