Why does my Yukon XL have a 4WD light?

Why does my Yukon XL have a 4WD light?

I was recently getting a service 4wd light in my 03 yukon xl. the lights for the switch also went out. I crawled under the truck and started looking at connections to the transfercase. I found that one of the connections had a small amount of corrosion in it. I pulled it apart, sprayed it with contact cleaner and reassembled.

Why are there no lights on my 4WD suburban?

Last week the message does not go away after restarting the car so I pull out the selector switch and resolder the joints then plug it back in to find that the “Service 4WD” message is gone but there are no lights at all. I press the buttons but nothing happens. I’m in 2WD.

What to do if your 4WD lights go out?

Found on the net it was a solder connection problem on the 4WD push button panel. Was a pretty easy fix. Just removed the dash bezel, control panel. Took the 4×4 control panel apart and re-flowed the solder on the connector pins where the wire harness connects to.

Why are there no lights on my 4WD?

In a nutshell, for about a year I get “Service 4WD” message but goes away after restarting the car. Last week the message does not go away after restarting the car so I pull out the selector switch and resolder the joints then plug it back in to find that the “Service 4WD” message is gone but there are no lights at all.

What is the GM service 4 wheel drive message?

GM has issued a service bulletin # 09-04-21-001 to address a Service 4 Wheel Drive Message condition on the vehicles listed below. In addition to the Service 4 Wheel Drive Message, you may also have a C0387 or a C0569 trouble code stored.

What’s the problem with my GM suburban 4WD?

I really need some help so I can get this thing fixed and move on with my life. In a nutshell, for about a year I get “Service 4WD” message but goes away after restarting the car.

Why is my GMC Yukon 4×4 not working?

The truck has never been in accident that I know of so there is no damage to the front axle. The truck has 190k on it, but the engine only has about 60k. The noise it was making last winter sounded like it was coming from the front axle. It sounded like a wheel bearing or a rear end whine but I only heard while in 4wd.

I was recently getting a service 4wd light in my 03 yukon xl. the lights for the switch also went out. I crawled under the truck and started looking at connections to the transfercase. I found that one of the connections had a small amount of corrosion in it. I pulled it apart, sprayed it with contact cleaner and reassembled.

In a nutshell, for about a year I get “Service 4WD” message but goes away after restarting the car. Last week the message does not go away after restarting the car so I pull out the selector switch and resolder the joints then plug it back in to find that the “Service 4WD” message is gone but there are no lights at all.

GM has issued a service bulletin # 09-04-21-001 to address a Service 4 Wheel Drive Message condition on the vehicles listed below. In addition to the Service 4 Wheel Drive Message, you may also have a C0387 or a C0569 trouble code stored.

How can I get my GMC Yukon XL back to 4WD?

Service 4WD notice routinely reported on dash. Inability to change 2WD to 4WD (or back) particularly after extended running period. Periodic solution by turning ignition off then back on, but solution is unpredictable. My Truck is stuck in 4WD Low.

Why is my GMC Yukon stuck in 4WD?

Has gone into 4WD LO mode by itself. Can’t change drive mode. Problem and message will go away for weeks sometimes. When I start my 2005 GMC Yukon, it will often times, by stuck in 4WD and won’t switch to 2WD when I push the 2WD button.

Are there lights on the transfer case selector switch?

Service 4wd and no lights… the lights on the transfer case selector switch in the dash no longer comes on. it does flash when turning the key to start the truck, but it remains in two wheel drive. Ive changed the selector switch, but that did not work.

Why is the 4 wheel drive light blinking?

The 4-Lo engaged the low-range transfer case for rough and challenging off-road driving. Fast forward a few decades and, enter the Actuator. The actuator is a component found mostly on modern four wheel drives and is designed to electronically engage 4 wheel drive.

Why is there a clunking noise when I shift from Park to reverse?

There is a clunking noise when I shift from park to reverse and vice versa. It just happens randomly. It just got serviced with ATF just a week ago. What could be the cause and what should I do?

Why does transfer case pop out of 4WD?

As such, some vehicles may exhibit different symptoms. Another common problem is a transfer case that pops out of 4WD. The issue can be attributed to outside influences (e.g., a problem with the differential or driveshaft) or it might be due to an internal transfer case concern.

Can a 4WD car be kept in 2WD?

Like the red nutral light will come on, or no lights will come on but its clearly in 4low. Since I’ve been keeping it in 2wd it seems to drive ok, but I want to get it fixed. Your everyday code reader will not pick up any codes having to do with 4wd. A scanner like the dealer uses will tell you but who knows what they would charge you to do it

What are the problems with my GMC Yukon?

The radio gets very hot , all the gages turn off and on when they want , the driver seat warmer doesnt work any longer ,and the over head interior light doesnt work . Those are only the electrical problems. My dash board looks disgusting because all of the radio and heat knobs have all peeled .

Why is my GMC Yukon not shifting into 3rd gear?

Driving at speed and the transmission suddenly started slipping while in OD – engine RPMs started racing, pulled to the side and dropped speed. 1st and 2nd gear are fine, but the tranny won’t shift into 3rd. Pulled off at the next exit, found a quick lube station, the tranny fluid (which had about 25 K miles on it) was scorched.

When did GMC Yukon SLT need to be replaced?

I got a 2002 yukon slt with a 4L60E tranny that had to be replaced around 85k miles. Im the 2nd owner and purchased when it had 67k miles. Previous owner stated they never used 4WD.

Where are the vent tubes on a GMC Yukon XL?

Installed a new GM trans and Engine into my 2002 XL Denali over the weekend and when hooking everything back up was confused about the vent line routing. There are 2 long vent tubes that go on the back of the transmission and it looks like one just ends to the open air.

Why is my steering not working on my Silverado?

Power Steering Fluid level is fine, hard to turn and it’s weak at low rpm/idle situations… but only when the steering was turned a bit. Seems to act up more when making a slow, low idle, left turn. Steering Position Sensor aka EVO the culprit or should i look else where? You can post now and register later.

Where can I buy a 2004 GMC Yukon?

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Why does my Chevy Tahoe steer like a new truck?

In my case it was as simple as a loose steering gear box. At 86K miles on a heavy vehicle I can see it needing adjustment sometime in the vehicle’s lifespan. So today I took about 10 minutes total and made two separate adjustments to the gearbox and it steers like a new truck. A warning/disclaimer though.

Is the GMC Yukon XL a registered trademark?

2002 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner’s Manual Litho in U.S.A. Copyright General Motors Corporation 6/18/01 Part Number X2216 A First Edition All Rights Reserved ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem and the name YUKON are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

Where is the tilt button on a GMC Yukon?

Manual Cushion Tilt (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can raise or lower the front of the driver’s or passenger’s seat with this lever located at the inside edge of the seat. To raise or lower the front of the seat, move the lever up or down in a continuous motion until the cushion reaches the desired height.