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1992 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: 12 volt, Voltmeter, Wheel.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on November 24, 2012

Chevrolet Silverado 12 volt Problem

My front drive shaft engages,but the wheels wont turn. I have checked the voltage going to the acctuator, and i have 12 volts. where do I go from here.
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Replied on November 24, 2012

you may have 12 volts but is it pulling in the sun gear for the 4 wheel drive. you need to verify the ground on the other side.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on November 24, 2012

How do i go about that?

Tiny Response from chrisbaird
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Replied on November 24, 2012

use your voltmeter you used to check the other side for power on the front axle. if you have power, then it is not grounded. if there is no power, it is grounded

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on November 24, 2012

I'm very new to this 4wd stuff! what exactly do you mean when you say check the other side?>??How and where???

Tiny Response from chrisbaird
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Replied on November 24, 2012

how did you check the the 12 volts????

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on November 24, 2012

There are two wire plugs on the acctuator, I unhooked them and used my voltmeter to test for 12 volts coming to them.

Tiny Response from chrisbaird
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Replied on November 24, 2012

good, how many wires were hot??

Roy

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