Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit/System Testing
This diagnostic procedure will only diagnose factory installed components. It will not diagnose upfitter provided equipment.
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the K44 Power Take-Off Control Module. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
- Test for less than 1 V between the relay coil control and the relay engage signal circuit terminals listed below and ground:
- K44 Power Take-Off Control Module signal circuit connector X2 terminal 37
- K44 Power Take-Off Control Module low reference connector X2 terminal 11
- If 1 V or greater
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- Test for infinite resistance between the relay coil control and the relay engage signal circuit terminals listed below and ground:
- K44 Power Take-Off Control Module signal circuit connector X2 terminal 37
- K44 Power Take-Off Control Module low reference connector X2 terminal 11
- If less than infinite resistance
Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 2 Ω
- Test for less than 2 Ω end to end in the signal and low reference circuits listed below:
- K44 Power Take-Off Control Module connector X2 terminal 37 and the frame rail X191 Provisional Connector terminal B
- K44 Power Take-Off Control Module connector X2 terminal 11 and the frame rail X191 Provisional Connector terminal H
- If 2 Ω or greater
Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 2 Ω
- Test or replace the K44 Power Take-Off Control Module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.