Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009)
The no-fuse indicator gives an indication to the vehicle operator when the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is ineffective or is not installed. This indicator is
controlled by the instrument cluster logic circuit based upon cluster programming and electronic messages received over the Controller Area Network
(CAN) data bus from the Front Control Module (FCM).
The no-fuse indicator function of the odometer Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) unit is completely controlled by the instrument cluster logic circuit.
This logic only allows the indicator to operate when the instrument cluster receives a battery current input on the fused ignition switch output (run-start)
circuit. Therefore, the odometer VFD no-fuse indication is always off when the ignition switch is in any position except ON or START. The instrument
cluster turns on the no-fuse indicator for the following reasons:
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No-Fuse indicator lamp-on message - Each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and the cluster receives an electronic no-fuse
indicator lamp-on message from the FCM indicating that the IOD fuse is missing or ineffective, the no-fuse indicator illuminates. The indicator
remains illuminated for about three seconds, until the IOD fuse installs, until the trip odometer reset switch button pressed or until the ignition
switch is turned to the OFF position, whichever occurs first.
The FCM continually monitors the IOD circuit to determine the status of the IOD fuse, then sends the proper lamp-on or lamp-off message to the
instrument cluster, also known as the Cab Compartment Node (CCN) over the CAN data bus.
Use a diagnostic scan tool is required for proper diagnosis of the no-fuse indicator, the FCM, the CCN, the CAN data bus or the electronic
communication related to no-fuse indicator operation. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
Service 4WD Indicator - Description
DESCRIPTION
A service 4WD indicator is standard equipment on all instrument clusters. However, on vehicles not equipped with the optional four-wheel drive system
and electronically shifted transfer case, this indicator is electronically disabled. This indicator is located below the minor gauge set on the left side of the
cluster.
The service 4WD indicator consists of a stencil-like cutout of the text SVC 4WD in the opaque layer of the instrument cluster overlay. The dark outer
layer of the overlay prevents the indicator from being clearly visible when it is not illuminated. An amber Light Emitting Diode (LED) behind the cutout
in the opaque layer of the overlay causes the indicator to appear in amber through the translucent outer layer of the overlay when it is illuminated from
behind by the LED, which is soldered onto the instrument cluster electronic circuit board.
The service 4WD indicator is serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster.
Service 4WD Indicator - Operation
OPERATION
The service 4WD indicator gives an indication to the vehicle operator when the Front Control Module (FCM) (also known as the Integrated Power
Module/IPM) has recorded a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for an electronic transfer case circuit or component malfunction. This indicator is
controlled by a transistor on the instrument cluster circuit board based upon cluster programming and electronic messages received by the cluster from
the FCM over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus.
The service 4WD indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED) is completely controlled by the instrument cluster logic circuit, and that logic will only allow
this indicator to operate when the instrument cluster receives a battery current input on the fused ignition switch output (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the
LED will always be OFF when the ignition switch is in any position except ON or START. The LED only illuminates when it is provided a path to
ground by the instrument cluster transistor. The instrument cluster will turn ON the service 4WD indicator for the following reasons:
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Bulb Test - Each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the service 4WD indicator is illuminated for about two seconds as a bulb
test.
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Service 4WD Indicator Lamp-On Message - Each time the cluster receives an electronic service 4WD indicator lamp-ON message from the
FCM, the service 4WD indicator will be illuminated. The indicator remains illuminated until the cluster receives a lamp-OFF message from the
FCM, or until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, whichever occurs first.
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Communication Error - If the cluster receives no lamp-ON or lamp-OFF messages from the FCM for 10 seconds, the service 4WD indicator is
illuminated by the cluster to indicate a loss of FCM communication. The indicator remains controlled and illuminated by the cluster until a valid
message is received from the FCM.
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Actuator Test - Each time the cluster is put through the actuator test, the service 4WD indicator will be turned ON, then OFF again during the
bulb check portion of the test to confirm the functionality of the LED and the cluster control circuitry.
