1996 Chevy Silverado shifting into and out of 4 wheel drive

1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
138,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WLAFFEN
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When trying to shift into 4H or 4L from 2H, the light just flashes for 2H. When shifting into 4L, the trasnfer case makes a normal clunk. However, the fron axle never engages. The fuse blows every time a shift into 4WD is tried. The fuse and the front axle 4WD actuator solonoid have been replaced but the problem remains. I am not sure of the next step and I would much prefer DIY fixes.
Jun 18, 2010 at 9:17 PM
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02REDCAMARO
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I heard of a guy who had a Chevy with a similar problem, the cause was a bad dash switch. Don't know if he was blowing fuses though. There isn't much else to work with here, unless you have a wiring harness/connector problem.
Jun 20, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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