1997 Chevy Truck Shifting into 4wheel drive

1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
88,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DRIVER5376
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When shifting into 4 wheel drive, my 4x4 light flashes and does not shift from 2 to 4 wheel drive
Dec 23, 2008 at 11:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have the actuator checked. It's the electrical motor on the transfer case that engages the 4wd. If it's not working, the light will flash and there won't be any 4wd.

Joe
Dec 26, 2008 at 12:06 AM
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