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#16 of 236 Re: electric 4 wheel shifting problems [bob7198] by fsurob4 Jan 15, 2007 (8:48 pm)
Replying to: bob7198 (Mar 23, 2006 10:15 am) I just bought a 97 z-71 suspension lift kit dynomax exhaust, and 36 inch irok radials. Dude took real good care of the truck, it has 139000 miles, but they are from driving 20 miles to work then 20 miles back home every day. The other night me and my buddies decided to go out the spot and hang with some friends(17 years old, still in high school, NC), well i put it in 4wd and might have gone a little to hard because it was night and i under estimated the whole but it wasnt bad at all. Well i hit the whole and bounce twice and everything just goes out lights radio every thing i was wondering if anyone new what this was, about 1 min later it turned right back on and cranked like a chevy does quick and easy and drives fine. I would appriciate some feed back, thanks. Replies to this message: fsurob4 (Jan 15, 2007 8:51 pm)
#17 of 236 Re: electric 4 wheel shifting problems [fsurob4] by fsurob4 Jan 15, 2007 (8:51 pm)
Replying to: fsurob4 (Jan 15, 2007 8:48 pm) It was also the first time taking this truck off-road, so it has never done this before.
#18 of 236 1998 1500 Z71 4x4 button lights by 351suckazz Jan 31, 2007 (6:31 pm)
i have a 98 1500 with push botton 4wd. the lights on all 3 buttons continiously flash together and it won't engage in high or low 4wd. does anyone know what the hell is wrong? my best friend is a gm mechanic and he can't even figure this one out Replies to this message: bruce48532 (Jan 31, 2007 6:56 pm) stevenswain (Sep 16, 2008 2:04 am) contractorkev (Sep 30, 2007 4:09 am)
#19 of 236 Re: 1998 1500 Z71 4x4 button lights [351suckazz] by bruce48532 Jan 31, 2007 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: 351suckazz (Jan 31, 2007 6:31 pm) 4wd repair is a black hole. As you say the mechanics that do the repair don't know what is going wrong until they check every part ivolved. this usually adds up to $$$$.$$ i have a 99 it does go into 4hi at startup. when i select 2hi it overloads(all light go out) it defalts to 2wd. when i shut off the engine, then start it again it goes to 4hi (everytime). i have repalced the 4wd actuator, i think the encoder is the problem for mine, waiting on the part to come into stock $250.00 apx. sorry I could not help, i guess i needed to vent, still frustrated.   this is the best place i have found for parts price: autopartsdirecttoyou.com   good luck ! Replies to this message: stevenswain (Sep 16, 2008 2:04 am)
#20 of 236 Z85 vs Z71 by northernlit420 Feb 06, 2007 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: stoneypgh (Nov 12, 2006 8:46 am) I got an 07 silverado classic crew cab, with the ls2 package. which for standard features says i got z85 suspension for handling and trailering and the solid smooth ride... which i dont quite get which do I have? The ride seems to be quite bumpy so if i do have the z85 suspension is it possible to put z71 shocks on the truck and have that improve the ride?
#21 of 236 front tires, no spin by cooperbiker Feb 18, 2007 (7:14 am)
I have a 2000 Silverado Z71 with push button 4WD, when i put my truck into 4WD i can hear it shifting and my gears get lower but i have no power to my front wheels(i fround this out after i was stuck in the mud) i have the lower gears but no power to front wheels, anybody had a problem like this? Replies to this message: jknowles (Mar 04, 2009 6:13 pm) bruce48532 (Mar 05, 2009 6:29 am) jknowles (Mar 05, 2009 11:06 am)
#22 of 236 Service 4wd Warning Message by harley1970 Mar 12, 2007 (5:56 pm)
#23 of 236 Service 4wd Warning Message by harley1970 Feb 24, 2007 (7:05 am)
I have a 2003 Chevy 1500 and have been getting a service 4wd warning message. I have changed the oil in both axles and the transfer box. Does anyone know what the heck I am supposed to 'Service' now??? Replies to this message: johndeer9400 (Feb 25, 2007 8:37 am) rockylee (Feb 25, 2007 2:47 pm) denncat22 (Mar 12, 2007 5:56 pm) kegabear (May 05, 2007 8:12 am) kegabear (May 04, 2007 3:59 am) 1offroader (May 04, 2007 7:41 pm) and 1 more...
#24 of 236 Re: Service 4wd Warning Message [harley1970] by johndeer9400 Feb 25, 2007 (8:37 am)
Replying to: harley1970 (Feb 24, 2007 7:05 am) I have had the same light flash on my pickup as well. I have a 2002 Chevy Z71. I would only see if flash once when I started my pickup but it would not come on and stay on like the other warning lights for changing engine oil or low washer fluid. I was like you and I changed the front and rear differential fluids along with the xfer case. I believe that the manual says something possibly with the xfer case and that my have to do with the fact that the Z71s have the automatic xfer case or the auto 4wd button. The last time it came on I changed the front differential fluid and hasn't come on since. Replies to this message: rockylee (Feb 25, 2007 2:47 pm)
#25 of 236 Re: Service 4wd Warning Message [johndeer9400] by rockylee Feb 25, 2007 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: johndeer9400 (Feb 25, 2007 8:37 am) Is there a sensor in the system ?   That is interesting.   Rocky

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