S10 4x4 fix

[@krimsonreigns6845]

Just had upper and lower control arms, bushings, ball joints, idler arm and an axle shaft replaced on my "Baby Blazer" last week, today I noticed that the LED for the 2Hi was not lit, I then tried 4Lo and 4Hi, they weren't doing anything, my anxiety kicked in, I was dreading the thought of calling the owner of the auto repair shop. I found your video and tried the key cycling tip, then started the engine and tried the buttons again, they all worked normally as they're supposed to. Thank you! Really appreciate your post. 👊😎

[@johngamber4821]

Dude thanks so much. I ran my truck this morning and 4x4 worked great. Parked for about 2 hrs then went back out to find no 4x4 and we are getting a bad snow storm today. So i managed to limp to a safe spot to park and found your video. Did the 5 cycle of the switch and wala. 4x4 again. I owe you a cold beer my friend. You saved me a big tow bill and possibly more lol. Thanks again

[@kevinc1851]

Kevin C I just fixed my 4x4 not engaging. I got a clue when my HVAC would not switch from top to bottom vent, that's a vacuum leak. Sure enough opened the hood and could hear vacuum hiss. Main hose coming off the manifold under the throtle body was almost completely broken. I shortened the hose 1" and connected it. No hiss, HVAC and 4X4 all work.

[@colecole3352]

That's exactly what my ac is down. I gotta look it up

[@charlierenee4818]

Cycle the ignition 5 times! This is amazing and so great of you to share your experience; this fixed my problem.

[@benjamindales1911]

Why do you say to cycle it ?

[@westside_tints8197]

He saves my butt too. I could hear everything trying to work after I replaced some dry rotted vacuum lines but still had the blinking lights. Cycled the key 5 times and started the truck and Bam 💥 works like a charm! Thanks so much!! You the man!

[@scotquigley513]

Do you have diagram of vacuum line routing? Especially on drivers side, where there is 2 T's. Mine had rotted tubing & loose lines. Don't know where some of em hook up! Any help is appreciated, ....thanx!

[@roelbravo]

😮today i was suprised trying to fix my 4x4 but almost everything was broken for a reason but aaw your video its awesome in so many ways that i was even able to fix my colorado which was in my garage not moved for about 3 months

[@thrashingrage6542]

Yeah, This video helped me big time. I needed reassurance to know that the 2HI button is supposed to stay lit up. Mechanism is all outta whack right now. I'm hearing a whirring/grinding noise when I'm driving in 2HI, especially in reverse. Gawdamn that noise is bad.... But get this, when I disengage the 2HI, NO LIGHTS are on at all, (all button lights are off), throw it in reverse, and the grinding sound disappears....so now, I'm highly confused to what the hell is going on. But I needed to make sure again I was imagining things when the 2HI is supposed to be lit up, with NO abnormal NOISE as I'm driving. Thanks again, now I know for sure my transfer case is jacking up on me.

[@Cj032188]

I'm having saem issue, whirring sound and my 2hi light isn't lit up (only sometimes). Did you figure this out?

[@kian-88romanov86]

what's the name of the piece you removed.

[@cadenplays3513]

So I have a question, when I turn my truck on the light on my 2 high comes on but if I press any of my four wheel drive buttons they flash once but go back off, but on the right side of my passenger floor board I can hear the computer click when I press four wheel drive but the truck never goes into four wheel drive, could this be the transfer case motor

[@Pyro17059]

It's very possible yes.

[@filmart430]

What is the name of that part you replaced?

[@aidenhansen089]

How do I know it's back in 2wd after I hit a button?

[@timblue6055]

How to get the wires out of the fuse box 2:35

[@rpgattack2789]

I really need someone to reply to this comment. I’ve replaced the vacuum switch on the transfer case. I’ve checked all the hoses. The actuator is fine. The only thing I know that’s for sure messed up are the buttons themselves but I can get those to work enough to press them. The actuator is always fully sucked and has the cable pulled at all times yet the front wheels aren’t engaged. And when I press the buttons, all I get is a clicking in the differential and a whole lot of nothing after that. What do I do?

[@Pyro17059]

@rpgattack2789 sounds like the actuator isn't fully engaging, or something within the diff is messed up. As far as the vacuum being applied all the time, It could be a bad vacuum switch(yes they can be junk right off the shelf). Suggestion - if you know the buttons have issues, fix them first before trying to diagnose further.

[@rpgattack2789]

@@Pyro17059 thank you so much. I didn’t hold high hopes for a reply seeing as how the video is pretty old but you came through. I appreciate it

[@Pyro17059]

@rpgattack2789 after the switch is fixed ...if it still doesn't work properly, maybe try manually pulling on the cable while someone rotates the front wheel. Maybe somehow mark the cable so you know how far the actuator is pulling it..then if you can pull it further by hand, you found your problem. If it doesn't travel further by hand, gotta keep digging for the problem.

[@x-man5056]

So is that like a shift servo for the transfer case?

[@Shannon-n4b]

Does the truck have to be moving forward to engage in 4+4

[@Pyro17059]

@Shannon-n4b for everything to fully lock in yes, but actuators should move sitting still.

[@Shannon-n4b]

@Pyro17059 what's that mean

[@Pyro17059]

@@Shannon-n4b it means that the mechanical actuators (transfer case motor / front differential actuator under the battery) will move, but the gears and splines in the differential and transfer case might not be fully engaged until slight rotation of the wheels allows the gears and splines to line up.

[@gage5767]

How do u turn off 2 hi n go back to 2 low on this specific year I noticed some the newer ones have 2low but mine doesn’t

[@amgthegod6145]

There is no 2 low, 2hi is your only 2wd gear

[@TheDrJ2006]

How did you get the kick plate off that houses the control module?

[@thomasrainwater9746]

Need a little help with a place to start guys. 02 -s-10 with a 4.3 vortec. 4x4 will engage in low, but not in high even though when I press the high button it lights up. It's odd. Thnx for any help.

[@raztafari6558]

same exact problem I'm having with my zr5

[@thomasrainwater9746]

@@raztafari6558 I'll let u know what I find out.

[@raztafari6558]

@@thomasrainwater9746 thanks!

[@aimeagle]

Did you guys figure out the issue of 4lo only? I bought a 04 s10 and when I bought it it would engage 4lo and not hi. I got the truck home and just pushed the 4hi button repeatedly and it engaged. Took it for a drive and got back in my drive. Put it in 2hi and now it does nothing. It will not go into 4lo or hi. I cannot hear the transfer engage at all. I did pop the switch out of the dash just to see if something was wonky but looks fine. All lights work but nothing happens beside I hear the clicking from the tccm (or whatever it's called on the passenger side) Checked the Actuator under the battery and it's good. Put a little air into the system to listen for leaks but I only hear a valve that is supposed to leak if it is pressurized for the transmission.

[@habeta]

Mi Blazer presenta servicio 4wd, al colocar la tracción suena un relay al parecer en el módulo de control. Podrá ser esa la causa?

[@travisweakley3760]

I have a 2000 chevy s10, the 4x4 works and it locks in but it takes a few minutes of pushing the bottons until it'll finally locks in, what could give it difficulty locking in but not completely stop it from locking in

[@jeffanderson7256]

travis weakley vacum leak bro

[@travisweakley3760]

Jeff Anderson if it was a vacuum leak it would lock in by it's self, I had a 99 that would do that, the vacuum would get so low it would let the hubs try and lock out,

[@alfredpoitras6017]

And if it’s not pulling all the way out it could be damaging your gears in there

[@Blueknight1960]

I have a 98 jimmy 4x4. The system works but the 4hi light doesn't always stay on. I have to tap it a few times for it to stay on. I took the switch out and it doesn't look like the led is loose and I also cleaned the contacts. Any ideas why the light is being a little bitch?

[@Pyro17059]

blueknight not really sure. If the truck does indeed stay in 4wd when the light acts up, it's almost gotta be a loose connection within the switch.

[@j423956]

The light is supposed to come on to confirm your front differential is actually engaged. The truck shifts the transfer case into 4WD, the transmission can shift differently too thinking its in 4WD, but your front vacuum operated differential actuator probably isn't engaging the differential.

[@larryjackson9840]

I have a chevy2000 s10 pickup. The 4×4 module locks in but the front axle doesn't turn,you can feel the transmission in a lower gear but still no movement. looking for information that might help me. Thanks,Larry.

[@Pyro17059]

Larry Jackson sounds to me like your transfer case and shift motor is working properly. I believe there is a vacuum actuator on that year usually under the battery. You'll want to Check to see if it's getting vacuum when its supposed to. If it is, the cable that the vacuum actuator pulls could be tight.

[@ryanthechevyguy8]

For me the courtesy light fuse was popped so it wouldn't let the 4x4 switch work

[@lasd_temple5898]

i think i have the same problem, no lights at all and pushing the button don't activate anything, where is the fuse located, checked the driver side interior fuse panel and in the engine bay, all good. even opened up the switch to see if the sodering was damaged (was not)

[@cowboy200736]

i wonder if this unit being bad can also cause a battery drain issue?

[@Pyro17059]

Possibly yes

[@StingrayLS7]

help thanks no light`s on mine at all wont go in no noise checked all the fuses and relays were would be a good place to start thanks

[@Pyro17059]

Theres so many variables it will be hard for me to help you without having it in front of me. What exact year make and model are u working on

[@StingrayLS7]

@@Pyro17059 Thanks it`s a 2002 Blazer found 1 vacuum line off at canister put it back on I`m going to check ground under battery next day also took plug off box right side look okay put it back on still no light on 4x4 on dash all 3 of them thanks

[@daveschidlmeier6425]

Remove the passenger side floor panel. Inside you'll find a electrical box, unplug the connector to it and clean the all contacts . Reinstall the contact plug. And try your 4 wd system. Hope this helps

[@briandalton1406]

Can anybody tell me that why my lights on the 4*4 drive won't light up but it is on 4*4 low

[@galenhof3371]

'97 Blazer..replaced the following: Transfer case vacuum switch, vacuum actuator and cable, dash 4-wheel indicator switch, also found a bad vacuum line...still no 4-wheel drive..no indicator lights on at all with key on.help!

[@juancvelazquez6349]

Hello everyone,how is that part you just replace name,I got the same problem,thank you everybody!!

[@Ihateliberalsrus]

It's because anytime you change the 4 wheel drive or 2 when you should be in neutral. At all times.

[@Pyro17059]

While it's true neutral is a good idea, it's not required for shift on the fly systems, nor did it have anything to do with this issue.

[@hansgruber6455]

Being in Neutral IS required when shifting from 2wd or 4wd Hi to 4 Low@@Pyro17059

[@ryanthechevyguy8]

For me the courtesy light fuse was popped

[@ottothegreat708]

I have a 2000 blazer and all the lights on the four wheel drive switch are on

[@kendow-vw1mf]

Mines messing up too

[@fredthornton5170]

thank you helped me

[@Macktruck71]

Your truck needs to be running to produce vacuum 1st!!

[@Pyro17059]

Macktruck71 it has a vacuum reserve...plus, the switch should still operate the transfer case motor. Vacuum is only used for the front differential.

[@christopherhuber2517]

Thanks for the key cycle mention

[@1992hotrod]

Not trying to be rude here. But are u sure that's a Chevy cause it clearly states GMC on the steering wheel. Or did u replace the steering wheel?

[@dakotahacker3835]

richard Leese gmc is chevy... same thing just different interior and grill... are you sure you know what a car is?

[@change929]

not sure if you are trying to troll, if you were, you failed

[@arcticfirst]

Nah man, this one is a GMC but some models of the S10, Blazer, Jimmy, and Sonoma are in some ways very similar I think. A lot of fixes for one can be found by searching the issue with the other car I found

[@jasonquattro6085]

Idiot!

[@gearhead326]

Apparently you are one of them ignorant tRumpers. Yes? Barron....he's bald.

[@liljackson6461]

Looks like you have a bowl packed in your driver door

[@Pyro17059]

JacksonCR Gameplay couldnt tell ya whats in the door. Its an old guys truck that lives up the street from me.

[@hansgruber6455]

Old guys smoke weed too! @@Pyro17059

[@doncarr5874]

None of my lights on the switch come on at all and you cant hear nothing working. i haven't got a damn clue what it is. I can't find anything that tells me how to test the switch.

[@Pyro17059]

@doncarr5874 What you'll need is a wiring diagram to get started. Without that it will be hard to test with any kind of purpose. It's been quite awhile since I've had to diagnose one of these so I can't really help without looking it all up myself. Could always get a switch from the junkyard and play swaptronics to help rule it out. What year are you working on?

[@doncarr5874]

@@Pyro17059 I've got a 2003. It worked a couple days ago. Have done any 4 wheel8ng at all.

[@hunterlutz9582]

Fucking computers i have the same problem

[@Thattunasmell]

There is only one way to fix that truck, sell it and get a Tacoma

[@hansgruber6455]

Why? then you have to deal with fixing expensive import junk......

[@doncarr5874]

My lights don't come on at all. Nothing works.