Why is my 4wheel drive not working on my Chevy truck?
I have a 03 Chevy 1500. And when i bought it the guy who had it said the 4wheel drive module had gone out not sure but I have gone around on different forms looking and reading and I tried a few of them things, but they haven’t worked.
Why is my 4 wheel drive light not engaging?
If you don’t shift it into neutral, the 4wd light will continue to flash and won’t get into gear. Seems to be a common occurrence on these trucks. Dodge dealers recommend engaging 4-lo, then back in 2-wheel drive, then back in 4-wheel drive hi (4H). This sequence apparently resolves the problem.
What does the blinking 4 wheel drive indicator mean?
So what is that 4 wheel drive indicator blinking on your dashboard means? The purpose of the 4 wheel drive light is to indicate when you have engaged 4WD mode by selecting 4H. When the light flashes continuously for more than 30 seconds it signifies there is a problem somewhere on your drivetrain system and that 4WD has not engaged properly.
What should I do if my 4WD is not working?
With the ignition on, switch the 4×4 selector switch from 2HI to 4HI. You should hear two distinct mechanical whirring sounds. One from the middle of the truck (under you) and one from the front of the truck. I hear both whirring sounds: Go to Section 3.
Why does my 4 wheel drive not engage?
The transfer case could pose another reason why your 4 wheel drive fails to engage. This could be due to the vehicle not coming to a complete stop to allow it to engage. This is because the splined pin and gears of the actuator need to align 100% with the gears inside the transfer case.
Is the 4 wheel drive switch a failure?
The 4 wheel drive switch is an extremely high failure part. i would replace it and you should be ok! hope this info helps! Testimonial: “thanks for the info. ”
So what is that 4 wheel drive indicator blinking on your dashboard means? The purpose of the 4 wheel drive light is to indicate when you have engaged 4WD mode by selecting 4H. When the light flashes continuously for more than 30 seconds it signifies there is a problem somewhere on your drivetrain system and that 4WD has not engaged properly.
Why does the 4 wheel drive light stop flashing?
The transfer case neutral position needs to be selected before you attempt to engage 4WD. The selected position indicator light will flash until the transfer case completes the shift. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON.
Can a 4WD Chevy Silverado be serviced on YouTube?
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How many pounds can a GMC Sierra haul?
If it’s a trailer you need, you can safely tow up to 9,600 pounds. If you’re just using the rear bed and cabin, you can load up to 2,060 pounds in total. If you’ve tried the flagship pickup trucks of the big boys, you’ll find that none drive quite like the Sierra Denali.
What does 4WD mean on a Silverado Sierra?
I get the “Service 4WD” message when I start the truck, and nothing happens when I turn the switch to 2WD (The indicator light on the switch goes off, and doesn’t reappear until I turn the switch back to AUTO). Our roads are mostly snow covered and I’m sure it is in 4 high.
Can a GMC Sierra go into 4 wheel drive?
Boucher187 wrote: Another week and another issue with my 2009 GMC Sierra. Bought pre-owned 6 months ago and has been at the dealer and my shop 6-7 times. Today was the first snow storm I was going to takethe Sierra out in . I put it in 4Hi and got an error message on the dash. Will not go into 4WD at all.
Why does my GMC Sierra 2500 not fully engage?
I have a 2000 gmc sierra 2500. The 4wd drive does not engage fully. It feels like it gets some power to the front wheels but they never fully engage. No service 4wd light comes on and 4wd buttons all work as they should. The hubs lock when 4wd is selected, and the truck shifts into low gear when 4lo is selected.
Why does my Silverado 4WD not fully engage?
It feels like it gets some power to the front wheels but they never fully engage. No service 4wd light comes on and 4wd buttons all work as they should. The hubs lock when 4wd is selected, and the truck shifts into low gear when 4lo is selected. The front wheels simply do not get the power that they should.