Service 4wd scan tool

[CurtLicht]

Hey everyone,

I have a 2013 dodge ram 1500 and I am looking for a diagnostic scan tool that will be able to scan my service 4wd code on my dash. I currently have a topdon artilink 600 that can't read the code.

Curious if anyone has any recommendations on which to get and which to stay away from.

Thanks.

 

[GTyankee]

I am not positive, but believe Brainsmobile has a 2013 Ram Tradesman, he made this video

Serv 4WD Cheap Fix Transfer Case Tip

Here's how to fix the SERV 4WD and even get your four wheel drive to work again. This vehicle is a 2007 Dodge Nitro, but many systems will be similar with t...

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This is the 2019 way to check things

STUCK in the mud! Ram 2500 NO 4WD (Diag & Repair)

This 2019 Ram 2500 work truck goes off the beaten path and has gotten stuck several times because the 4WD system is acting up. "SERVICE 4WD" is displayed on ...

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[CurtLicht]

I found this app called https://www.alfaobd.com/index.html
And with it and my cheap $20 obd2 Bluetooth scanner I was able to read the code C1464. With that knowledge I was able to track down the problem to a localized area. I traced the wires from my front axle actuator and was able to find a broke wire which I repaired and now my service 4wd light is gone.

 

[smoothee]

I found this app called https://www.alfaobd.com/index.html
And with it and my cheap $20 obd2 Bluetooth scanner I was able to read the code C1464. With that knowledge I was able to track down the problem to a localized area. I traced the wires from my front axle actuator and was able to find a broke wire which I repaired and now my service 4wd light is gone.

Nice! JScan is another pretty good app for tracking faults, live data, etc.

 

[Jeepwalker]

There's more AlfaOBD info in the Tech and DYI sections (of 4th gen forums)

 

[pauley09]

@CurtLicht what tool do you have? I am looking to read my service 4wd light as well

 

[DILLIGAF]

I am looking to read my service 4wd light as well

Alpha ODB

This is my last fault code I got. Good thing I keep all my old working parts when I swap out for new ones. Took longer to put the truck on the lift than swapping out sensors... lol...

 

[chri5k]

I bet that thing pulled to the right with the left front wheel going 255km/h and the right front only doing 60km/h.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Just a little bit Still weird that the sensor only lasted 4 years.