Circuit/System Description

The transfer case shift control module has four encoder channels, P, C, A, and B, which are supplied 5 volts each. The four encoder channels each run to a switch located inside the encoder/motor assembly. When a particular encoder channel is active the switch is closed and 5 volts flows through the encoder signal return circuit. If the module wants to request motor position a low side driver pulls the voltage low on the encoder signal return and the corresponding channel circuit indicating motor position.

The transfer case shift control module supplies 5 volts on all encoder channels, thus as these channels are pulled to ground, the module can interpret the location of the transfer case shift position.

This DTC detects an open, high resistance, or a short to voltage, in the encoder signal return circuit, or an open, high resistance, or short to voltage in the encoder channel circuits.