Engine & Transmission Post your Engine and Transmission related problems here.

4X4 Engaging Issues

Old Nov 12, 2012 | 11:50 AM
  #1  
Don Bennett's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 9
From: Hedgesville, WV
Don Bennett is on a distinguished road
Default 4X4 Engaging Issues

Here is the problem that I am having....Truck works in 2HI fine and the light is on for 2HI. When I go to engage 4HI nothing happens and the light doesnt come on for 4HI it stays on 2HI...When I put in netural and press the button for 4LO it will engage into 4LO and both 4HI and 4LO lights will be on. Please advise...Thanks
 
Old Nov 12, 2012 | 01:59 PM
  #2  
tmnc78's Avatar
Beginning Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 31
From: Wilmington, NC
tmnc78 is on a distinguished road
Default

90% of the time 4wd problems are vacuum related. Start at the vacuum actuator on the top middle of the fire wall, look at the vac lines to make sure they have no cracks or brakes in them.
 
Old Nov 12, 2012 | 04:01 PM
  #3  
Don Bennett's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 9
From: Hedgesville, WV
Don Bennett is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by tmnc78
90% of the time 4wd problems are vacuum related. Start at the vacuum actuator on the top middle of the fire wall, look at the vac lines to make sure they have no cracks or brakes in them.
I had the vacuum problem before and had it fixed. When I had that problem the light would still change and you could hear something happening but it wouldnt engage but after the leak was fixed it worked fine.. Im wondering if there is another place to look. Thanks for your input!!!
 
Old Nov 14, 2012 | 10:00 AM
  #4  
grizzstang's Avatar
Starting Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 140
From: Calgary, Alberta
grizzstang is on a distinguished road
Default

Have you replaced the TCCM or are you still running the original?

-They fry themselves and the pin connector corrodes up because Chevy thinks die-electric grease is too expensive to use on their vehicles.

Does the service 4x4 light come on?

-If it has it has stored a code and will make your search so much easier.
 
Old Nov 14, 2012 | 10:11 AM
  #5  
aa21830's Avatar
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 293
From: Illinois
aa21830 is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by Don Bennett
I had the vacuum problem before and had it fixed. When I had that problem the light would still change and you could hear something happening but it wouldnt engage but after the leak was fixed it worked fine.. Im wondering if there is another place to look. Thanks for your input!!!
There is another place to look: the TCCM. You didn't say if you have 3 or 4 buttons on the dash, but if you have 3, then there's a way to get the TCCM to tell you what's going on. Check out the "4x4 no worky" thread in the DIY section. It may save you from throwing money at the problem.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
seriosbrad
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
6
Nov 7, 2015 09:08 PM
thirteen_engines
Engine & Transmission
7
Oct 23, 2007 01:07 PM
TheBrettster
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
2
Mar 31, 2007 07:24 AM
Jared
General Tech Help
2
Sep 15, 2006 12:52 AM
I8URVTEC
Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11
Jul 28, 2005 06:56 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:10 PM.