2003 Chevy trailblazer, Automatic Transmission, 6 cyl.
2006-09-13 11:34:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I had no problems until I took the vehicle in for an oil change. The transfer case is located in the same spot as the oil well (or whatever you call it). The light on the knob no longer comes on and neither does the indicator light on the instrument panel. I have heard there is a way to reset the 4 wheel drive, is this true?
2006-09-13 12:05:43 · update #1
The Best advice would be to take it to a dealership near by, but if you wont do that then take your owners manual look at your fuse set up see if maybe the fuse went out. If that doesn't work and you know a lot about the vehicle remove the dash plate and make sure your connection is good. If the wires look shot replace the switch if they are loose tighten them up otherwise check your transfer case.
2006-09-13 11:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by Scott 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term "Four wheel drive" has probably misled the general public. All the car makers offer 4 wheel drive vehicles have different designs. Some done mechanically and some electronically by computer. Some designs are all time 4 wheel drive and some are partial time, and surprisingly there are some "momentarily" switched to 4 wheel drive when needed and switched back to 2 wheel drive when back to normal driving. Go to your car maker's dealer to get more information befor you make a move.
2006-09-13 11:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by sleepysheep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not remember much about which system is in that. Put it in 4 by and have someone drive slow and se if your front shaft is turning. If not then look for a fuse or something to actuate the buttons for your 4x4. If it does the on your front diff there is either a vacuum or electric central axle disconnect that is not engaging. look for the bad wire or vacuum hose or something else wrong with it. Alot of people end up swapping these over to a posi lock system and getting rid of the elec or vacuum cad system. Go register at www.coloradok5.com for gm questions like this or someone like snowman that frequently answers questions at www.fourwheeler.com has his own site that is in his signature on his replys. www.top4x4.com has links to all kinds of 4x4 web sites that have forums with people that know these trucks well.
2006-09-13 11:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by ronnny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like someone unplugged something. Take it back to where you had the oil changed and have them look and see if the wires may have been knocked off when the drained the oil.
2006-09-13 12:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is electronic shifting check the fuse first if thats not it take it to the dealer and let them run a diagnostic test on it thats about all you can do also take the negative battery cable loose for about a minute this will reset all the computers.
2006-09-13 11:39:14 · answer #5 · answered by robert8481 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody is a mechanic now?
That is an incredibly vague description of the problem with absolutely no helpful data to aid in diagnosing it.
2006-09-13 11:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by ne_plus_ultra_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some times the 4x4 switch on the dash goes bad it my be that...That new of a chevy you may want to take it in..
2006-09-13 11:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by Mudtime4me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a full size Chevy silverado pick up, and it is common for the actuating contole switch located on your front axle housing to go bad. go to an auto parts store or dealer and pick one up for resonable money.it's pretty easy to install also.
2006-09-13 11:50:35 · answer #8 · answered by Rude dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋