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Old 02-14-2010, 10:53 AM
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94 blazer vortech bush putton 4x4.

4x4 don't work but the 4hi light stays on all the time.
There is an open vacuum line near the transfer case.
I can't find any diagrams that have the transfer case vacuum line routes! when I click on the transfer case link at autozone it goes to a mercury sable !!!

I see there are three vacuum lines that go to the transfer case with one that splits into 2 with a y connector, the longer one off the y is the one that is open. Otherwise all 3 go to the junction that connects to the nipple on the transfer case. I pulled off the junction accidentally because it was so loose and it looked like there was ONLY ONE nipple, which didn't seem right seeing as how there are three lines!
I can't find any obvious spot for the vacuum line or is it supposed to be open? I noticed an open line with a check valve in the engine bay.

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Sounds like your vacuum switch at the T-case has two nipples broke off. Actually the system is pretty simple. You have vacuum that comes from the engine to the switch. When you engage 4 wheel drive it opens the valve in the switch and ports vacuum up another line to your front drive actuator on your fender. The third is a vent line for the T-case and is routed up on your firewall and is supposed to be open (you have a little vent fitting on the end). These vents are all over the truck. For instance even your rear differential has one. They pretty much all look the same.
 
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Check out the diagrams in the thread below:
4wd Front Axle Clicking When in 2HI - Goes Away when in 4HI/4LO
Don't let the title deter you from looking inside.
 
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Old 02-27-2010, 01:03 PM
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omg thanks Im so happy I have had only 2 wheels for a year.
 
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Should have asked sooner I guess. Good luck man.
 
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I only drive it when my neon is getting upgrades.
 

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Great info... Swart! Just what I suspected just didn't know how the NV233 Switch worked. Looked to simple of a device to malfunction. My '95 Jimmy had constant vacuum at the actuator in 2WD. Quick $20 fix.
 
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