1997 Chevy Truck FOUR WHEEL DRIVE

1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
89,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANTHONY321
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i HAVE A 1997 CHEVY K1500 SILVERADO PICK UP.
WHEN I TRY TO PUT THE VEHICAL INTO FOUR WHEEL HI OR LOW I HEAR A CLANK AS IF IT
ENGAGED, HOWEVER THE LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND THE VEHICAL STAYS IN REAR WHEEL DRIVE.
Feb 26, 2008 at 5:01 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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check to see if the front driveshaft is spinning. get back to us
Feb 26, 2008 at 5:05 PM
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ANTHONY321
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[quote:95e5bf5ab0="mastertechtim"]check to see if the front driveshaft is spinning. get back to us[/quote:95e5bf5ab0]

Tim,
Thank you so much for such a quick response to my
question.
Yes my front drive shaft is spinning.
Feb 27, 2008 at 2:38 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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now we know the transfer case is working. check for power and ground at the front diff actuator, if ok then replace the actuator(very common). also try tapping it gently and see if that jars it enough to get it to work.
Feb 27, 2008 at 3:35 PM
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