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I have a 1998 Chevy Blazer 4dr. The 4 whl drive switch does not light up. Some how the 4 whl drive got ingaged and now it is stuck there. I have a new switch on order but this is getting ridiculous. When you first take off it shifts very hard but I am afraid to push it past 30 mpg. I am afraid I will eventually burn something up. I think I have an internal actuator. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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The New Venture Gear Model NV233 is an electronically controlled optional transfer case for use on four wheel drive T trucks. The driver selects 2HI, 4HI, or 4LO by pushing one of three illuminating shift select buttons mounted on the instrument panel. The shift select buttons display the transfer case mode and range, self-test, diagnostic trouble codes, and electronic shift mechanical engaging problems.
During normal driving the transfer case is in the 2HI mode. When the transfer case is in the 2HI mode. When the transfer case is in 2HI both the 4HI and 4LO switch circuits are open, and both lights are OFF. When the four-wheel drive shift select button has been pressed, the four-wheel drive indicator lamp under the sift select button turns ON when the front axle has engaged. The shift select button will blink while the front axle is engaging. This is a normal condition.
The shifting of the transfer case is performed by a motor/encoder that receives drive signals from the transfer case control module (TCCM). When the driver selects one of the transfer case shift select buttons, request signals are sent to the TCCM. If the correct input signals exists, the TCCM will send drive voltages to the motor/encoder. The motor/encoder will position the transfer case to the ordered shift position.

Transfer Case Control Module Description
The TCCM performs the following functions:
• Receives input signals
• Processes the signal information
• Develops output signals
• Sends the output signal in order to control the shifting of the transfer case
The TCCM receives input signals from the following sources:
• The transfer case shift select buttons
• The NSBU switch on the vehicles with automatic transmissions
• The clutch position switch on the vehicles with manual transmissions
• The vehicle sped sensor calibrator module
• The encoder/motor range and the mode feedback signals
• The diagnostic enable
• The front axle mechanical status signal
In order to ensure the electronic shift system is operating properly, the transfer case control module (TCCM) continually performs diagnostics checks on itself and other parts of the electronic shift system when the ignition switch is in the run position. The following are different types of system checks that the TCCM continually performs.
Data Memory Retention Check
The TCCM checks the stored diagnostic trouble code memory to see if the memory has changed since the ignition switch was last positioned to OFF. This self test checks in order to see if the RAM standby power supply has been interrupted. If the TCCM detects a RAM standby power supply interruption, (the loss of stored diagnostic trouble code) the TCCM stores a DTC of 1 indicating RAM standby power failure.
This condition occurs when the TCCM is disconnected from the wiring harness or battery power is removed. The DTC of 1 automatically clears from the TCCM after cycling the ignition switch ON and OFF five times.

Before replacing parts you should test the system !
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Displaying
The transfer case shift control module is equipped with the ability to store diagnostic information, which is useful to a technician in the event of module, component or wiring failures. This information can be retrieved from the transfer case shift control module by way of flash codes, which are displayed on the three transfer case shift control switch buttons. These buttons are located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel Before obtaining DTCs, perform the following transfer case control module (TCCM) Self-Test.
TCCM Self-Test
Observe the transfer case shift control switch indicators while turning the ignition switch to RUN. A properly operating system will flash all indicators and then will return to the current gear. If the system is operating normally, then proceed to Displaying Codes.
If the TCCM failed the Self-Test, then test the following circuits.
• Battery Positive Voltage (40 and 1640), and Ignition 3 Voltage for battery voltage
• Ground Circuit for ground
• Diagnostic enable circuit for an open or high resistance
• Transfer case shift control switch connector
If the above circuits are normal but the TCCM still fails the Self-Test, replace the TCCM. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement .
DTC Displaying
Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
Connect PIN 13 on the data link cable (DLC) to a ground. The DLC is located in the cab under the instrument panel on the driver's side.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Observe the transfer case shift control switch select buttons for flashing codes. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List .
Important: If the transfer case shift control switch buttons all blink only once and then stop, no fault codes are stored in the transfer case shift control module.
• When one DTC is stored in memory, that code will blink that number of times followed by a 3 second pause and then repeat.
• If more than one code is stored, the first code will blink, followed by a 3 second pause and then the second code will blink.
• This sequence will continue until PIN 13 on the DLC is no longer grounded.
• If the TCCM will not communicate the presence or absence of DTCs, test the above circuits in Self-Test Step 2. If the circuits are complete, then replace the TCCM. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement .

Is the 4WD fuse # 15 -10 amp located in the I/P fuse box good ?

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Garret Roberts

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SOURCE: 2000 Blazer stuck in 4WD

DO THIS FIRST !!!!!
I went through 2 days of troubleshooting why my 2001 Blazer was stuck in in 4L (push button). I was about to push it off a cliff when I had realized that the only thing I DIDN'Tcheck was the buttons themselves. Turns out that they are made not much different from a computer keyboard. Pop out the 4W button panel from the dash and hold it face down in your hand. With a small screwdriver, pop out the back from the front. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP THE FACE DOWN IN YOUR HAND or else you'll have buttons all over to pick up. Now, once you have the back seperated get a q-tip and rubbing alcohol and clean the back of the buttons, which are metal contacts. Then, clean the WHOLE board where the contacts make contact with the q-tip and alcohol . Even if this assembly does not look dirty to the eye, it will malfunction with the slightest of oxidation or moisture deposits on the board or the contacts. Also, I may add; throughout my troubleshoting adventure, I also was able to get the tranny to shift smoother by cleaning the tranny's computer connector. My computer was located at front pass right side floor panel. It was obviously exposed to a lot of moisture somehow. The power pins were especially bad. I hope this helps.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 05, 2009

SOURCE: 4 wheel drive will not engage - how do I troubleshoot

The vacuum switch on the transfercase is most likely the problem. If you remove it and the plunger is stuck in, replace it and your 4wd should engage again.

Anonymous

  • 2 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 30, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 chevy s-10 blazer. 4 wheel drive does not

try putting it in neutral while it's running with foot on the brake then push 4 hi or 4 lo it should switch over then. Had the same problem on my 98 blazer the other day.

Anonymous

  • 1168 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 02, 2009

SOURCE: 4 wheel drive will not engage front axle.actuator

On the front axle of your Suburban there is a thermally (an internal heater) activated devise that pushes on a lever to engage the axle. There is a technical service bulletin ( #76-43-01A) on this problem but the repair isn't cheap.It involves installing an updated devise with a DC motor from General Motors which also requires a new wire harness.
I have found that installing an aftermarket one (available at your local autoparts store) that just bolts on will work just as well.
It just threads in to a housing and is very easy to replace.

Anonymous

  • 6 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 05, 2009

SOURCE: STUCK IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODE

change the trasmison

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