2004 GMC Yukon encoder motor

Tiny
MELANIECENGERI
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  • 2004 GMC YUKON
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 93,000 MILES
I recently broke my transfer case and the one we replaced it with does not have the right connections so we just left the 4 wheel drive disabled and only drive in two wheel I thought that was fine although now my encoder motor is broken and I don't know what that is and if I really need to have it fixed or not is the car safe to drive w/ it broken?
thanks Melanie
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 11:57 AM

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Tiny
JAMES W.
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The encoder motor shifts your transfer case in and out of 4whl drive and hi/lo range. Is it problem with bolt pattern or the electrical connections, that you can't change E motors?As long as the E motor isn't leaking case fluid, there's no harm or danger in driving. You just won't have range selection.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 1:45 PM
Tiny
MELANIECENGERI
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I believe it is the electracal connections that are wrong but as long as it is ok to drive I think I will hold off getting it replaced till after the hollidays thanks so much
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 4:43 PM
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JAMES W.
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OK, if we can help any further, you know where to find us. Have a nice Christmas.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 7:17 PM

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