Not shifting from two wheel drive to four wheel drive

1998 CHEVROLET TAHOE
183,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KHUM
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Four wheel drive does not change two wheel to four wheel drive.
Dec 2, 2017 at 11:59 AM
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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
Dec 3, 2017 at 1:11 PM