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Old 04-08-2008, 07:47 PM   #5
foreveryellow7
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Re: 2002 Oldmobile Bravada Smart Trac Help!!!

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Originally Posted by 83cutlass
On the new body style 2002 Bravadas it almost always the encoder motor that has failed. There is a bulletin out:
#02-04-21-008A: Shudder, Rocking Motion, Binding, Feels Like Vehicle is Stuck in 4WD (Crow Hop) When Turning at Low Speeds (Replace Transfer Case Encoder sensor and Reprogram TCCM)
It describes changing the t-case fluid, replacing the sensor, and reprogramming the T-case module. My experience has shown its better to replace the whole encoder motor and not just the sensor.
I have a 2001 Bravada that I purchased about 6 months ago. Pretty sure this is the same thing I have experienced. Actually, I thought at times like when pulling into a parking space, that I had lost the power steering. Mechanics have blown me off as a female driver who doesn't know what I'm talking about. Do you think this is the same as what you are talking about here?
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