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1997 4WD problems


jim.jkr
02-09-2005, 04:11 PM
I have a 1997 Jimmy that the 4 WD stopped working. It is an automatic push button activation. The indicator lights indicates that it shifts to 4 WD but there is no power to the front axel. When the rear wheels spin in the snow I can hear a grinding sound under the vehicle. Almost like something is not fully engaging in the transfer case. I have replaced the vacuum switch on the transfer case. I have also checked and tested the vacuum actuator under the battery, this seems to be working properly. Could the encoder motor cause this problem or should I be looking somewhere else?

vsmit1
02-10-2005, 08:53 PM
97 4wd problems, most problems are caused by the transfer case vac switch failing this lets fluid into the entire vacuum system and then the fun begins.You should have a np233 transfer case (solid case) so I would look at vacuum first.Autozone has a alldatadiy program that is (30$year)Outstanding!! most fault codes will display from 4wd switch on dash,must have.good look my brother this car is worse than a sharp stick in the eye

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