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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 4x4 Questions

239 messages,  Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 1:47 PM

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RE: driving with 4X4 Front [havatoker] by tinkermom
Aug 05, 2009 (3:48 pm)
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Replying to: havatoker (Aug 05, 2009 2:19 pm)

Ok, so if the fluid is full, will that enable me to get a little more mileage out of her? I've been cruising around the city, only to the places i absolutely have to go to, at less than 60 km/hr. I am planning a trip out of town, 170 km away, but unsure if the truck should be taken that far at high speeds. So, if that chain does start going, what do I watch/listen for? and what is a repair going to cost me?
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RE: driving in front wheel drive by havatoker
Aug 05, 2009 (4:34 pm)
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But when the tranfer case locks up , it will be one hell of a crash , like riding on ice with your brakes locked down.
 
Be careful , it can be deadly
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RE: front wheel drive by havatoker
Aug 05, 2009 (4:38 pm)
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It can cost you a mint , just what I don't know , $700 - $1500, or your life
 
Be safe than sorry
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RE: front wheel drive [havatoker] by tinkermom
Aug 05, 2009 (4:41 pm)
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Replying to: havatoker (Aug 05, 2009 4:38 pm)

Thank you very much , i appreciate it. think i'll retire her for a bit
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RE: Chevy Silverado 2000 4X4 Transfer case by havatoker
Aug 12, 2009 (5:24 pm)
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Got it fixed, was very easy , Had around 25 to 30 codes on it , the problem was two sensors was crossed, also two alike wires under the outside fuse panel was hooked up wrong. The Person that fixed it was not Chevrolet , but he was a pro.---Cost $99.00 out the door .
 
Thanks all for your help
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Re: is my sierra safe to drive with no rear drive shaft? [tinkermom] by burge1234
Aug 13, 2009 (8:30 pm)
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Replying to: tinkermom (Aug 04, 2009 10:45 pm)

I think you are walking on some pretty thin ice. GET IT FIXED!!!!
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4x4 isues on my 99 silverado by burge1234
Aug 13, 2009 (8:38 pm)
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I have a 99 silverado with push button 4x4. When i push 4hi the light comes on but it doesnt supply power to my front drive shaft. If I put into 4low the transfer case gears down but the front drive shaft still doesnt get power. In other words im in 2low. I have checked the shift motor on the transfer case and it works properly and you can asume that becase it will shift to low. My question is is it my clutches inside the transfer case like i have been told or could it be something else?
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RE: Burge1234 4X4 by havatoker
Aug 13, 2009 (9:24 pm)
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There is a encoder on the side of transfer case , when you kick it in , it sends a signal for the front to kick in , if the front is not kicking in , in 4 hi then check your front actuator, then if that is not the problem , it will be the encoder on the side of your actuator on your transfer case. You can check the front very easy to see if it is kicking in and out , unscrew the actuator with channal locks , leave it pluged up , can't hurt it , if it retracts back in that means the front wheel is not working, if it stays out that means the front should kick in, then all it can be is actuator encoder on transfer case.
 
hope this helps, mine was simple , just did not have the computer to check it with.
Lots of luck
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1995 GMC 1500 4x4 problem by coldshot02
Aug 28, 2009 (7:03 pm)
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I never had a 4x4 problem till now.i was at the beach last week and i used my 4x4 it worked great then i turned it off and drove home just fine. well today i try to put it in 4x4 low and the front tire lights that tell me its on, wound not light up. my 4x4 would not turn on it feels like its in gear my back tires have the power but my front tires wont spin i don't no why it wound mess up like that when it was working fine when i last used it? does any one no what i should start messing with...thanks for reading, get at me as soon as yall can?
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Re: 1995 GMC 1500 4x4 problem [coldshot02] by bruce48532
Aug 28, 2009 (7:22 pm)
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Replying to: coldshot02 (Aug 28, 2009 7:03 pm)

Two things I would look for:
1. When in 4x4 is the front drive shaft rotating, have someone look under the vehicle while moving forward slowly? If so it’s not the transfer case encoder.
2. At that point I would expect it could be the actuator located on the front differential. This actuator simply pushes a pin in and out to engage the front axle. Take if off and push the 4WD button to see if it is clicking as if to move the pin in and out.

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