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2005 gmc sierra 1500 pick-up 4 w-dr.slt-5.3 gas with 12600.

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2005 gmc sierra 1500 pick-up 4 w-dr.slt-5.3 gas with 12600. miles.avoid dealer if i can.SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE lights up whene start truck.I can push a button to remove it but will come back after restart.I have not been using push-button auto. dr.I checked transfer case and front axle,oil levels ok.It will not go into another dr,will stay in 2 wheel dr.

 

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2005 GMC serrra 5.3

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transfer and axle oil level ok

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September 14 10:32 AM (1 hour and 11 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
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You need to visit the dealer or a good independent shop that can pull the trouble codes for the 4-wheel drive system. The trouble indicator is a sign that the computer has detected an electrical problem related to the 4-wheel drive system. The computer will store a code that will direct the diagnosis of the problem. The shop manual will provide steps to follow for each code.

It is likely to be an electrical problem, so you need to carefully inspect wiring, and make sure the connections are good. Make sure no wiring harnesses are pinched. Beyond that, you will need professional equipment to make the diagnosis.

It's usually the 4x4 switch or the encoder motor,you can try fixing or replacing the switch yourself but if this does not fix it take it to a gm service center to check out the encoder motor. Before spending the $76 + on switch; remove the old one and clean the posts on switch then apply electrical dialectic grease to terminals. The switch resistance can build up due to oxidized contacts, and the computer sees it as a circuit fault. Again, if you scanned the codes, it would probably identify a switch circuit fault but there could be other issues.

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