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C0306Transfer Case Motor A or B Circuit

  • Generic OBD-II code · Chassis
  • Can trigger limp mode
How the car detects it
C0306 is not in the publicly available J2012 lists, and nobody uses it for a ride height sensor. GM uses it in its transfer case module (TCCM) for the two circuits that drive the shift motor: AA1Car's GM table names it Motor A or B Circuit, and bulletins PIP5080 and PIP5080B for 2012–13 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche and Yukon point to terminals at X109 and to connector X3 of the module, which carries motor circuits 1552 and 1553. Gears Magazine describes the 2013–14 Canyon and Colorado: the module powers one motor line, reads the voltage drop on the other and sets the code after four seconds of wrong values; subcodes 01, 02, 04 and F1 mean short to battery, short to ground, open and performance.
What you may notice
  • Service 4WD message in the driver information centre
  • Transfer case does not shift between 2WD, 4WD and low range
Likely causes
  • LikelyLoose, corroded or poorly crimped terminals at the motor or module connector
  • PossibleTransfer case shift motor with internal short or open winding
  • RareFaulty motor driver in the transfer case control module
Repair
Medium · Often possible to do yourself.Typical cost: €20 – €800

Explanation from obdex (CC0), exactly as the app shows it. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.