Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
The cost to diagnose the C1496 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
The Drive Train Control Module (DTCM) monitors the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). The DTCM sets the OBDII code when it detects an internal or mechanical failure in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU).
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