Not shifting from two wheel drive to four wheel drive

Tiny
KHUM
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET TAHOE
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 183,000 MILES
Four wheel drive does not change two wheel to four wheel drive.
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 AT 11:59 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

One of two things happens on these trucks, first is the switch goes out and the next is the encoder (actuator) goes out both cause the light to come on. I would try the switch first.

Here is a wiring diagram of the system and a guide to help you confirm the failure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here is a guide to help you check the wiring:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

You should check the fuses as well.

Check out the diagrams (below).

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 AT 1:11 PM

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