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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Disabled Indicator Always on



All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Disabled Indicator Always On

Circuit Description
The differential clutch pump actuator check valve assembly is a pulse width modulated actuator mounted to the rear drive assembly. Ignition voltage is supplied to the clutch pump actuator check valve through a fused circuit. The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the actuator with a negative duty cycle. The actuator controls the supply fluid to the pump inlet in the rear drive assembly. When the actuator is commanded OFF, the PCM will detect a high voltage. When the actuator is commanded ON, the PCM will detect a low voltage. At engine start-up, the actuator is turned ON at 49-90 percent duty cycle for 3 seconds, then drops to 16-28 percent for holding. Every 30 seconds, the duty cycle is ramped to 49-90 percent for 0.5 second, then back to 16-28 percent. If the PCM detects a voltage on the axle actuator circuit that is outside of the calibrated limits then the all-wheel drive (AWD) disable lamp illuminates.

Conditions for Running the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Disable Fault
^ The system voltage is 9-18 volts.
^ The engine speed is greater than 500 RPM for 5 seconds, and the engine is not in fuel shut-off.
^ The rear drive module must not be in an overtemperature condition.

Conditions for Turning On the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Disable Lamp
The AWD disable lamp illuminates when one of the following conditions exists for 5 seconds:
^ The PCM commands the solenoid ON and the voltage feedback remains high, B+.
^ The PCM commands the solenoid OFF and the voltage feedback remains low, 0 volts. This condition is present for 3 key cycles.

Action Taken When the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Lamp Illuminates
^ The PCM does not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
^ The PCM inhibits AWD.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Failure Records.
^ The PCM stores the AWD disable fault in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Disable Fault
^ A scan tool can clear the fault.
^ The PCM clears the fault from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
^ The PCM cancels the fault default actions when the fault no longer exists.

Important: When an AWD mini spare disable condition is present, after correcting the condition, the vehicle must be driven 0.5 km (0.3 mi) in a straight line and then brought to a complete stop before the PCM will command the AWD disable lamp OFF.








Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step tests the ignition 1 voltage circuit for proper voltage.
4. This step tests the ground circuit for an open.
5. This step tests the axle actuator control circuit duty cycle.
6. This step tests the axle actuator control circuit for an open or short.
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