Four wheel drive problems, "service 4 wheel drive soon" message

CHARLIE BOY

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2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
154,000 MILES

I tried to engage the 4 wheel drive on my truck and the indicator lights went out and "service 4 wheel drive soon" message appeared on the message center but it never went into 4 wheel drive and still won't. It's staying in 2 wheel drive but the indicator lights are still out. I checked the fuse and it's good and tried to reset the computer. No luck, other than the "service 4 wheel drive soon" message went away. I was needing to know what to do next. I thought about trying to get it checked with a computer readout at Advance Auto Parts Store.

Saturday, November 6th, 2010 AT 12:40 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Have you checked to see if there is power to the actuator on the transfer case?

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Saturday, November 6th, 2010 AT 3:31 PM

CHARLIE BOY

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No, not yet. That was going to be my next move but I have to get my test light out of storage. I have been building a garage and put most of my tools in a storage building. I was hoping that it was a common problem and someone would know it from experience but I checked with Chevrolet Garage and they wanted $85.00 to check the computer readout. Thanks for the advice. It seems like it should be something simple like a blown fuse by the way it acted when it tore up. I'll try to get around to checking the actuator tomorrow if I'm not too busy. Thanks, again.

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Saturday, November 6th, 2010 AT 10:15 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Honestly, it sounds like a bad actuator. That is why I was wondering if there was a power supply to it. When you get the chance, let me know. I know what it's like to be in the middle of 20 different projects. I'll be waiting.

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Saturday, November 6th, 2010 AT 10:54 PM