My truck is stuck in 4low will not engage?

1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

5 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

K-DUB

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my truck is stuck in 4low wont engage out just flashes. i was reading your comment it is doing the same as yours would like to know what it was?

Jan 18, 2023 at 10:19 AM

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I don't know who you are talking about, but this sounds like the transfer case actuator, or the front differential actuator is not working. here is the location so you can replace it. I would see if you could hear the actuators working in each location when you use the 4wd switch. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Jan 19, 2023 at 2:30 AM

K-DUB

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its making a clicking noise on the transfer case motor then I replaced it did the same and I replaced the TCM?

Jan 21, 2023 at 2:39 AM

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I would remove the transfer case and front differential actuators to see if they move when the system is operated, if so, you could have a broken retraction or engagement spring. Check out the images (below).

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Jan 21, 2023 at 2:49 AM

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