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Old 04-06-2017, 02:31 PM   #11
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Re: Reset "Service 4WD" code?

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Originally Posted by j cAT View Post
I never said to replace any encoder ring >>>. the fluid in transfer case must be blue. C306 means the encoder motor is bad. this can be the brake that locks the encoder it can short out or other issue. fluid is clear interesting . perhaps they put some engine oil in it . I would drain out the fluid see what was in there and put in the tracII fluid if it does match your vin#.. this tracII at dealership only so with the vin # you will be sure to have correct fluid. only tighten those transfer case plugs to 15 ft lbs MAX... that is a very soft metal. could be the wrong fluid killed it.
Yeah, I saw that some have had luck just replacing the ring, I figured at $30 it was worth a shot. I have seen reports on new Dorman motors going bad in a couple of months, was thinking of going the ACDelco remanufactured route, any thoughts on that?

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