What does it mean when your truck says service 4WD?
If the “SERVICE 4WD” message is lit as soon as you start the vehicle, that probably indicates a constant wiring or part fault and the Transfer Case Control Module is noticing that fault as soon as it is energized when the truck is turned on.
Is the service 4×4 light on or off?
Service 4X4 light on. Service 4×4 light on dash. 2003 GMC Sierra 1500hd 6.0 4L80E, fully automatic 4×4. Has been working on and off. Usually the light is off after a few days, then the 4L lights up and stays on even though I am driving freeway speeds, transfer case is in 4H but dash says 4L.
When to reset service 4 wheel drive message?
2007–2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Silverado Hybrid, Suburban, Tahoe, Tahoe Hybrid When the trouble codes are stored and the Service 4 Wheel Drive Message is displayed, the transfer case is inoperative for the rest of that particular key cycle. It will test again and reset the message on the next key cycle if the problem hasn’t been fixed.
What happens when service 4 wheel drive trouble codes are stored?
When the trouble codes are stored and the Service 4 Wheel Drive Message is displayed, the transfer case is inoperative for the rest of that particular key cycle. It will test again and reset the message on the next key cycle if the problem hasn’t been fixed. The codes may be stored with or without you requesting a transfer case shift.
What does ” service 4WD system ” message mean?
Properly diagnosing and repairing any problems found should restore the system to proper operation. The “Service 4WD System” message does not mean it is time for routine maintenance of the 4WD system; rather, it indicates a problem with the 4WD system that should be properly diagnosed and repaired.
Why does the service 4WD light come on?
When the Service 4WD indicator lights up it’s telling us there’s a problem related to the Transfer Case Shift Control Module, the appropriate Diagnostic Trouble Code has been stored in the control module’s memory, and it’s gonna shutdown 4×4 operation to prevent additional damage.
What’s the service 4WD message on my Suburban?
I have a 2005 Suburban and the “Service 4wd” message comes on periodically. Everything up front checks out fine…u joints, fluids etc. I am hoping to NOT spend $800 just to have a new fuse put in or something dumb like that.
2007–2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Silverado Hybrid, Suburban, Tahoe, Tahoe Hybrid When the trouble codes are stored and the Service 4 Wheel Drive Message is displayed, the transfer case is inoperative for the rest of that particular key cycle. It will test again and reset the message on the next key cycle if the problem hasn’t been fixed.