Service 4WD Light Chevy Tahoe GMC Yukon 4x4 Switch Repair 1992 - 1999

[@raymonddupuis6688]

Changed actuator, actuator motor and checked wiring. Still didn't fix it. Took dash apart and replaced transaxle control module with a tested junk yard unit. Problem fixed and 4wd working again. Happy!

[@moyreyes3508]

Where is transaxle located pls

[@Snowdogkh]

@@moyreyes3508 that's what I'd like to know. I think this guy got booted off KZbin because you can't reply to him or reply to him. All five of my lights come on when I turn the key on but I've got service four-wheel drive Idiot light on and switch does not work. I've already soldered my joints years ago. Been down that road I don't think it's my switch.

[@moyreyes3508]

Found out its under dash board drivers side just above brakepedal to the left.about 3x3 inch square silver box with about 2 plug ins. 2 srews holding it to metal under dash. And you dont have to remove dash.you can see it. Look under

[@MrElPoderozo1]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. You showed the problem,how to get to it and install it, shared the part # with price and where to buy it,installed it and show the results,it doesn't get any better then this!😀 Thank you👍. I also wanted to tell you that I got my part in the mail and it onlt took 1 minute to installed,1min! thanks to you,👍

[@TheDaninator]

Awesome. Glad the video helped you out!

[@JSBautomotive]

Excellent vid, nobody else seems to be covering problems with the 95-99 models

[@barrywright8557]

Thanks very much for info that was very helpful and solved my problem thanks again you saved me a lot of time trouble shooting.

[@mid-west_man]

Great video, You helped me get the face plate off and when I pushed on the back of the switch the lights came on, I just made sure the plug was in tight and now all the light work and I have 4 wheel drive again, thank you.

[@divinespear7208]

Before I found this video.. Same problem on 99 GMC k2500 suburban...I would turn off the engine and cycle the key on and off 3 times to reset the service light and allow me to switch back from 4wd to 2hi. I'll be checking on the switch and probably replace it now.

[@jewermank8536]

Dude great video. My 96 silverado switch is having issues. No lights, dim and bright. Changes when i push the buttons hard

[@UplandPiper]

Nice video. All I did was disconnect the switch and cleaned the connections. Works perfectly

[@stevensuedekum7405]

Simple fix, Need to resolder the tines coming off the circuit board. Have fixed many with no failures! Send me the bad one and I'll fix it!

[@concord252able]

I have a 96 silverado z71 sometimes my 4 wheel drive selector lights up sometimes it doesn't if i push my dash in hard the light stays on but comes off when I let go of dash any suggestions

[@vuze6075]

@@concord252able literally what my 1997 z71 does. Going to replace this and see. Did you figure your issue out?

[@jla6558]

@Steven Suedekum Your fix worked for me. Shifts perfect but the 2hi led does not light up even though that solder joint does not look cracked. Have not tried remelting the 2hi led solder connection yet as it looked good. Any suggestions to get that yellow 2hi led bulb to also function and light up again when the transfer case is actually in 2hi and functioning ok ? The other leds function ok and all leds worked before my resolder repair.

[@MrHardrock]

Got it back into two will high just by pulling the panel trying to remove it and the lights came back on and it automatically went back and now it works. I will install new switch this to make sure.

[@justinhighdesertkeeper9251]

I have a prob with the light but 4x4 works fine . I really hate lights on. I will try this . Thanks.

[@jmjpowerjoule]

When shifting from 4WD back into 2WD; you must: 1.) place your transmission into neutral first, 2.) then switch to 2WD, 3.) then place transmission into REVERSE, 4.) role backward for about 20-feet or until you hear the 4WD disengage. -Have fun

[@tannerfox2243]

jmjpowerjoule is it only for this Chevy trucks or is it the same on all trucks

[@nicholaspap7197]

I have a question for you . I have the push button 4x4 I bought the truck last week When I place the truck into nuteral and I push the button into 4hi it switches I can hear the motor and a click noise then the light stays blinking is that a good thing or bad??

[@immrnoidall]

thats only for a 2003 jeep grand Cherokee 4x4.

[@billyjack-ofalltradesbrown7777]

I turned the key so the control buttons had power, shifted the transmission to neutral, then pressed 2hi and it switched over without a problem. Keep in mind that the engine wasn't running.

[@terryst.jacques8788]

Thanks! I'm having the same problem

[@McGnarman]

Wow, I’ve never seen a 4x4 switch that bright! Lol. $30 is solid too. Even rock auto was like $100

[@corylewis1639]

I have to do the same to a 98 yukon and I found a switch on parts geek for a lil under $40

[@McGnarman]

@@corylewis1639 that’s awesome. I went with Amazon for about the same. Still works great!

[@billcastle4559]

I have a similar problem with mine my light is not on the dash but the plug in the back I can push on it and it works kinda like short

[@AZsmoothrider]

Can anyone comment- I thought you are supposed to be slow rolling (walking speed) with truck in neutral when shifting into and out of 4wd? Is working the actuator motor at a standstill hard on gears/parts?

[@sneakysnakepie1]

you're suppose to put it in neutral everytime you hit the button. but when you put it in neutral, i didn't see the light come on.

[@user-fu1jp6zc5d]

You can take the switches out completely without taking your dash off/ they pop out with a screw driver 😂

[@MrHardrock]

Dude! You are the man!

[@919ofak]

Thank you! that was the problem!

[@MisterManseattle]

99 gmc yukon SLT. All my lights on the selector switch panel are on including the red light that indicates neutral. No sevice 4x4 light on dash as of now.

[@ramseymaiden7548]

What was the culprit

[@MisterManseattle]

@Ramsey Maiden After replacing the transfer case actuator and also the 4x4 switch indicator panel I was still having the same problem. Ended up being the transfer case computer module.

[@ramseymaiden7548]

Thank you for your response. This was the only info I found with my exact issue. Have a wonderful day man

[@gregdylewski3166]

I tried a Dorman switch and it did not work. I am going with an ACDelco switch. hopefully it will solve my problem.

[@boonehoneycutt80]

Mine is engaging fine everything works as it should just my lights will not stop flashing? Any suggestions

[@dresastro1]

I changed my switch and it works good..except no 4 wheel low..it just clicks and goes into 4high..any thoughts

[@D.JKennedy]

i have a 1999 Tahoe sub 2low works 4hi works the truck will shift into 4low but doesnt want to move forward and i really do not want to force it ...any ideas ?

[@togodbetheglory9725]

I just changed mine .you don't have to remove the whole front panel

[@huskylife7828]

Hi I just bought a 1997 chevy k1500 z78 and have this exact 4x4 switch and I was wondering how do u get out of 4 wheel drive

[@LookInDJProduction]

Did you solve it ? mine do same, i have to turn of engine than, i can switch to 2hi by button, i have new switch

[@jackiedaniels4126]

i used 4x4 my truck today and it wont turn back to 2hi. i hope this video would help me

[@robertsmith-ux8ls]

Was the switch the problem?? I'm having same issue

[@williebnash974]

Need help I bought a new selector switch for my 2000 Yukon Denali lights come on but yellow selector light don't what's wrong why yellow light not working

[@srinivasannarayanan8056]

Great video. I replaced the switch and can easily see the shifting from 2wd to AWD and 4WD. Car runs fine. Except the service 4WD light still comes on. 1999 Chevy Tahoe. Do I need to see the dealer?

[@gerardosanabrialoaiza9295]

In my experience have a chevy Tahoe 1998 2 doors I fix the wire connection from the selector (t-case) to car arness, just cut off and make sure conect the right color s wires. In my case the conector was the problem, after that no more AWD service light ON and 4x4 works perfectly. Regards from Costa Rica !!

[@MrHardrock]

I've had the light go off and on for many years never have fixed it.

[@MrHardrock]

find me this morning I push the button accidentally it went into four-wheel drive high and I could not get it to get out of 4 hi I panicked and watched your video I ask myself I can do this let me just see how easy it is to take off the panel.

[@MrHardrock]

Wow removing the panel something shifted and the button started to work got it back in two wheel drive hi

[@Thinker669]

I was wondering how you shift the transfer case into neutral?

[@McGnarman]

Mr. Nationwide Put the transmission in NEUTRAL. Shift the transfer case to 2HI. Simultaneously press and hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL.

[@9thgatedim273]

@@McGnarman u drive In 2hi or neutral

[@McGnarman]

9th gate dim 2HI... if it’s in neutral you won’t be able to move.

[@Snowdogkh]

What's the purpose of putting the transfer case in neutral?

[@MrChiest]

@@Snowdogkh When the truck is being towed with rear wheels on the ground / and for things like the truck being pulled behind a RV etc

[@haydenswitzer1652]

Mine is stuck in 2wheel drive do think it could be the same issue

[@jer5x]

Registered decoding GMC1999

[@margaritapadilla6859]

So what is it supposed to be at nuetral or 2 wheel

[@LookInDJProduction]

4WD, nwe oil in differentials, transmission, I have new 4wd switch panel , 4WD runnig, but on dashboard still lights 4WD service....any body know reason or how to delete 4wd service light if 4wd works ??

[@donaldprice4183]

2004 GMC Yukon it shifts into 4-wheel low and 4 wheel High but wont shift into 2-wheel High

[@TheDaninator]

don price could be the switch like I had. Could possibly be an actuator or transfer case shift motor.

[@SegaSavageMusic]

how you change the bulbs on this

[@McGnarman]

DJ SAVAGE you get a new part

[@radamesrivera6271]

I installed new switch on yukon very easy very Brite, but little yellow light doesn't come on or switch not working plz help !

[@williebnash974]

How did you fix this for yellow light yo come on

[@juannieto9714]

does any one know how to disconnect the 4wd become the 2wd goes into 4wd and it starts making a grinding noise

[@TheDaninator]

Juan Nieto mine was doing the same. I recently removed the front drive shaft. Check out my video on my channel.

[@TherealMarFoe]

Juan Nieto if it grind it means your transfer case is going bad or already is

[@danschwetz2220]

I have the same problems. in addition I cant go into 4 low. it shifts in and out in and out. was that happening to you?

[@TheDaninator]

No, it would drop into and stay in 4-low with no problem.

[@ShotByNanito]

The Daninator my switch doesnt work at all but i dont get the service 4x4 light. do you think i have to replace the switch also or is it a more serious issue?

[@TheDaninator]

Replacing the switch is an easy and fairly inexpensive way to find out. Hope you're able to get it fixed.

[@divinespear7208]

That might be an actuator problem but check the fuse and relay first if it's not switching at all.

[@Snowdogkh]

@@divinespear7208 where are those located?

[@jonhein9375]

24 on eBay don't tare dash apart flat head will pop it out

[@ramonatrujillo155]

You did not show how to take the clips off

[@adnanalbalushi2783]

I have the same problem in my 2007 Yukon 🙄

[@dickmcwienersonIII]

The light on mine seems to shut off all the time, but that doesn't mean it's not still in 4wd. It still clicks back and forth even with the light not working. Is this what was going on with yours or is that different?

[@TheDaninator]

Moop S mine wouldn't engage/disengage the 4wd. It was spotty at best. Something was bad in the circuit board.

[@radamesrivera6271]

@the Daninator plz help

[@radamesrivera6271]

@ the Daninator what should i check next !

[@TheDaninator]

You may have a front axel actuator problem or possibly the shift motor on the transfer case itself. Also, check fuses for these.

[@connorjensen206]

Dude did more work than needed 🙄

[@cw6371]

The title needs to be changed to "replacement" instead of "repair.

[@arctic3038]

WHY DO SOME HAVE AUTO 4WD AND SOME HAVE A BLANK SPACE UNDER 2HI? I just bought a 99 1500 4wd and it has a blank space but I can press the button. Am I going into auto 4wd when I press that blank space? Also driving in 2HI the truck has less power than if all the lights are off as if nothing is active