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| ENGAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE | 11/12/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I JUST PURCHASED A 1995 CHEVY SILVERADO K2500 . IT DID NOT HAVE A MANUAL AND I DONT KNOW HOW TO ...
A: Mike, if it is a push botton 4x4 you have to push 4x4 high, fot the high side, and than place the ...
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| Canister | 11/11/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I have a 1987 Chevy Blazer 4x4 with a 350 5.7 V8 TBI RPO=LO5. I have changed oil in it a million ...
A: Tom, It is very possible that some things didnt get hooked up exactly how they need to be, I just ...
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| Hard starting | 11/11/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: i have a 1983 jeep CJ5, the engine is rebult with about 1000 miles on it. i put a new carb on it. I ...
A: I would say that you may need to install a fuel pressure regulator, it should hold pressure even ...
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| Transfer Case Noise | 11/11/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I'll be driving at highway speeds then it sounds like the transfer case is trying to go into 4x4 on ...
A: Jonathan, You can disconect the front drive shaft and still drive it. I would say that you have some ...
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| fuel gauge on 1995 Silverado | 11/10/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: The fuel gauge on our '95 Silverado, 4x4 diesel reads half full even though it is full. This morning ...
A: Judy the Gm vehicles seem to always have trouble with their fuel gauges, It is most likely the ...
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| 99 chevy "auto 4x4" question | 11/10/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: we have a 99 chevy four wheel drive extended cab truck. We have push button shifting ...into four ...
A: Jo , it could be the transfercae motor , or it could even be in the transfercase itself as well . ...
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| flashing 4WD lights & electric mirrors not working | 11/9/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I smelled something burning while driving then the service 4WD light came on. When I got home I ...
A: Steve, you are going to have to get a wiring schematic like you say and track down some wires, We ...
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| 95 yukon | 11/9/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: getting no electric to the actuator
A: Paula , if you do not have any juice to the actuator , you might want to check all the fuses under ...
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| flashing 4WD lights & electric mirrors not working | 11/9/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I smelled something burning while driving then the service 4WD light came on. When I got home I ...
A: Steve, it could be an electrical problem , however, I dont think that the problem would interfeer ...
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| ford 1994 f-150 pickup truck | 11/7/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: When I go into 4 wheel drive (push button on dash) it's OK until I go up a hill. Then it goes into ...
A: Robert, the problem is more than likely in the t case . What happens is the gears and the forks get ...
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| 4 wheel drive | 11/6/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I just purchased a 1996 Z71 to my surprize when i engage to 4 wheel my hubs are not locking front ...
A: Troy, sorry for the delay , been busy fixing 4x4 problems in the shop on chevys. lol Any way take a ...
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| 96 suburban 4X4 lights flashing | 10/28/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: 96 suburban 4X4, replaced 2 wire actuator with new 3 wire actuator, hooked up 3rd wire, when I ...
A: Mark ,from what I am hearing , I would say you have a wiring problem , I would go back over the ...
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| Noise from driver side tire | 10/27/2009 | Carl Brandt |
Q: once I hit 15 MPH in my 04 Chevy Blazer I get a whirring And here recently a grinding noise from the ...
A: Chris, First of all, there is no way that you should be driving on a tire that is bad let alone one ...
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| 96 4wd gmc jimmy | 10/26/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: My1996 gmc jimmy shakes badly in 4wd. When switching back to 2wd, it makes a loud thud before ...
A: Mark, check the tires are they all worn even? Check the front drive shaft is it tight ? Alos the ...
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| 4wd | 10/24/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: in the gauge cluster display it reads "service 4wd" i have checked the front actuator, the push ...
A: The service 4x4 light comes on at so many miles reguardless according to the owners maual I read on ...
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| GMC Truck | 10/23/2009 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 2004 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 and when I am driveing dowm the road the truck drifts from side to ...
A: Chance, If you are somewhat mechanically inclined, I would suggest that you purchase a repair ...
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| old truck | 10/22/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: i've got an 83 1/2 ton ford 4x4,w/ 302 thats been set up for about 2 or 3 years and was running when ...
A: Joseph, I think you have the right idea a tune up would be really good for it, plugs, wires, cap and ...
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| GMC Truck | 10/22/2009 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 2004 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 and when I am driveing dowm the road the truck drifts from side to ...
A: Chance, Wow, it's time to check all steering bushings, tie rod ends, ball joints, wheel bearings ...
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| 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 10/21/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: My Jeep was relocated with a standard tow truck. Apparently the manufacturer suggests using a ...
A: Keith , that is not good at all . I own a towing company and we have 6 wreckers and 2 Flatbeds, and ...
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| Ranger 4WD Rear Drive Shaft | 10/21/2009 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a vibration in my rear drive shaft of my 2004 Ranger. I removed the shaft and drove it in 4 ...
A: Rich, Normally the u-joint should take care of the vibration problem. Make sure that you replace ...
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| 2002 Chevy Suburban 4wd | 10/21/2009 | Carl Brandt |
Q: The transfer case engages from 2HI to 4HI to 4LO and the front differential actuator is working. Why ...
A: Rick, Some of the Chevy transfer cases used a clutch assembly to drive the front differential. If ...
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| 4wd problem | 10/20/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: 2003 Ford F-250 4x4. The front hubs engage but will only stay engaged for about 2 minutes. The ...
A: Dave , there is a switch on the passenger side front fender about the size of your fist, it has a ...
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| Ranger 4WD Rear Drive Shaft | 10/20/2009 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a vibration in my rear drive shaft of my 2004 Ranger. I removed the shaft and drove it in 4 ...
A: Rich, This does place some stress on the front end, as the front end of a 4-wheel drive vehicle is ...
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| service 4 wd light | 10/18/2009 | Carl Brandt |
Q: the 4wd does not work in my 2000 chevy blazer. the service 4wd light was not coming on when i ...
A: Matthew, Many times, this is caused by a bad ground, or broken wire. Since the 20 amp fuse was ...
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| mazda frnot wheel bearing 4wheel | 10/17/2009 | Carl Brandt |
Q: How to replace front wheel bearing on 4 wheel drive
A: Joe, As each vehicle has different specs for torque settings and methods of ...
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| 4x4 stuck in low and wont disengage | 10/17/2009 | Carl Brandt |
Q: The other day on my way home from college I couldn't see out my back window and I thought the button ...
A: Quinten, First of all DON'T drive it in 4-low. This will tear up the transfer case, and is very ...
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| 96 Surburban 4WD | 10/10/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: When I press the 4WD Lo or Hi button, I hear the transfer case shift but the front axle does not ...
A: Mark , it could be shorted out, however I think I would take all the dameged splices apart and ...
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| 700R leak | 10/8/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: i have taken out my transmission 5 times and replaced the fly wheel, torque converter, pan gasket ...
A: Don, it is really hard to say what is wrong , but I would say its something in the front of the ...
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| automatic 4 wheel drive | 10/7/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I own a 2005 Sierra 1500 4x4 pick up truck and my automatic 4 wheel drive works occasionally. The ...
A: Vincent, it is not a sensor problem , more than likely the problem is either the transfercase motor ...
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| 4wd | 10/7/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I have a 1999 Jimmy 4wd wont work none of the light son the dash light up where would i start to ...
A: Luke , start by checking the fuses on the Jimmy, I just had one yesterday that didnt respond at all ...
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| 2002 F150 XLT FX4 issue | 10/6/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I just bought a 2002 F150 XLT FX4. Under normal braking, everything is fine. However, when I am at ...
A: The problem is most likely in the rotors , you can rule out the rear rotors by doing this, step down ...
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| 4x4 not working | 9/30/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I have a 2006 GMC Envoy. when i switch over to the 4x4 i hear a whining noise under the car but it ...
A: Robin, sorry for the delay I have had an ill family member so I wasnt able to get back to you right ...
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| 91 Chevy 4x4 front hubs will not engage | 9/30/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: Front drive shaft is turning. Replaced actuator. Still not engaging. What am I missing>? You ...
A: Eldon sorry for the delay I have had an ill family member so I wasnt able to get back to you right ...
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| 1989 s10 blazer | 9/25/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: my 89 s10 will not go in 4 wheel drive and when the 4x4 indicator lights up it will blow that fuse
A: Jerry, sorry for the delay I have had an ill family member so I wasnt able to get back to you right ...
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| 1993 yukon 4 wheel drive problems | 9/25/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: When I lock my 1993 GMC yukon into 4 low or 4 high the front tires wont pull but the front drive ...
A: Chance, sorry for the delay I have had an ill family member so I wasnt able to get back to you right ...
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| Rattle nosie in front wheels | 9/24/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I have an 1998 Isuzu Rodeo 4w drive v6.And when I'm driving and roll over a pothole or a speed bump ...
A: Dwayne, sorry for the delay I have had an ill family member so I wasnt able to get back to you right ...
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| fuel gauge | 9/24/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I have a 1990 Toyota 4x4 extra cab 4cyl. I recently removed the instrument cluster to clean out ...
A: Scott, sorry for the delay I have had an ill family member so I wasnt able to get back to you right ...
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| 97 Blazer 4WD problem | 9/23/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: Adam, I checked the voltage on the front end actuator, and have over 12 volts when 4WD button is ...
A: Dale, sorry for the delay I have had an ill family member so I wasnt able to get back to you right ...
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| Pulling 4 WD 1990 Totota Truck | 9/23/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: I purchased a 1990 Toyota 4WD small truck to pull behind my motor home. But to my surprise the truck ...
A: Jerry , sorry for the delay I have had an ill family member so I wasnt able to get back to you right ...
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| service 4 wheel drive light | 9/22/2009 | Adam Kinion |
Q: my service 4 wheel drive light will come on after the vehicle has ran for about 15 min. and also it ...
A: Jodi, I am assuming that you have a Gm product, it might be the transfercase motor , or it could be ...
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