1996 chevy S10 stuck in 4wheel drive,high

1996 CHEVROLET S-10
133,300 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AZSCHAECHNER
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I checked the vacuum actuator and it seems fine and there is vacuum to it. There is a "motor engaging" noise under the truck by the transfer case, but it sounds like something is stuck(obviously).
Jun 19, 2011 at 8:04 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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You should check for codes
As system should store DTC and need a scanner to retrieve the codes
Most likely if I to guess an encoder motor on the transfer case
Check it when you command the switch to a different position
Jun 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM
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NO1SBOY
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Get the truck onto solid ground..pavement, hard-packed dirt and back it up a good ways. 50 - 100 ft. Then try and shift out of 4Hi. From what I understand, the axles/differentials will actually 'bind up' tight enough to prevent the actuators from doing their job. This usually happens if the truck had been driven some distance on hard ground/pavement in 4Hi/4Lo.
Jun 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM
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