OBD Guide

C038D

Range Actuator Position Not Learned

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable operation of the all-wheel drive system
  • Occurrence of other errors related to the suspension/drive system
  • Reduced system efficiency

Causes

  • The actuator training procedure was not completed after replacement
  • Range actuator malfunction
  • Problems with wiring harness or connections
  • Control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check connections and integrity of wiring harness
  2. Perform the actuator training procedure using diagnostic equipment
  3. If necessary, replace the actuator
  4. Check the operation of the system after repair

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