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zachattack
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Nov 29, 2011, 5:46 PM

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i have a 2000 chevy s10 and am having 4x4 probles. the 4x4 switch on the dash wont light up. the only part that lights up is the 4hi 4lw and the 2hi but the orange indocator light doessnt come on. i replaced the switch and still nothing i change the fuse for it and it worked only for a day then stoped working. Anyone have any ideas what it could be


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Nov 30, 2011, 12:38 AM

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i have a 2000 chevy s10 and am having 4x4 probles. the 4x4 switch on the dash wont light up. the only part that lights up is the 4hi 4lw and the 2hi but the orange indocator light doessnt come on. i replaced the switch and still nothing i change the fuse for it and it worked only for a day then stoped working. Anyone have any ideas what it could be



(Same post spell checked) I have a 2000 Chevy s10 and am having 4x4 problems. the 4x4 switch on the dash wont light up. The only part that lights up is the 4hi 4low and the 2hi but the orange indicator light doesn't come on. I replaced the switch and still nothing I changed the fuse for it and it worked only for a day then stopped working. Anyone have any ideas what it could be.
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(Sub Quote) "The only part that lights up is the 4hi 4low and the 2hi but the orange indicator light doesn't come on."

Confused - It lights up but the light doesn't come on?? Do you mean it wont change modes?

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Nov 30, 2011, 5:38 AM

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Need to take it into a repair shop that has access to an enhanced scan tool that can interface the transfer case control module (TCCM). There are probably trouble codes being set. Autozone or any global code checker won't be able to interface the TCCM.





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zachattack
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Nov 30, 2011, 4:18 PM

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Need to take it into a repair shop that has access to an enhanced scan tool that can interface the transfer case control module (TCCM). There are probably trouble codes being set. Autozone or any global code checker won't be able to interface the TCCM.

okay thanks . so that should be the problem . question what is the (tccm)


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Nov 30, 2011, 4:40 PM

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Basically it is the brains of the 4wd system. It performs operations and diagnostics of the transfer case.





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Basically it is the brains of the 4wd system. It performs operations and diagnostics of the transfer case.

Okay great! i was thinking it might be a wiring problem or something like that because when the day time running lights come on the lights that say 2hi 4 hi and 4 low come on with the dash lights and verything but there is that orange indocator light right next to it and that doesnt come on. so if i take it to like a truck shop and tell them to hook it up they should be able to tell me whats going on with it?


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Nov 30, 2011, 4:50 PM

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If the brain is storing a trouble code, that might give them a clue where to start diagnosing your problem. They can also use the scan tool and talk to the brain to tell it to do certain functions or ask the brain for information from various sensors and switches to see if they are functioning properly. Either way the brain may have some answers as to what may be going on.





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Nov 30, 2011, 4:55 PM

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If the brain is storing a trouble code, that might give them a clue where to start diagnosing your problem. They can also use the scan tool and talk to the brain to tell it to do certain functions or ask the brain for information from various sensors and switches to see if they are functioning properly. Either way the brain may have some answers as to what may be going on.

alright thanks alot now i have some direction to go on cus i have been trying to figure it out for a few weeks now and there is so much going i wasnt sure were to start hopefully they will be able to get something when i take it to them thanks alot for your help!


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Nov 30, 2011, 5:01 PM

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When there is a brain box involved in the operation of something, it's hard to diagnose problems like that because you need to see what is going on inside the box. Your only getting half the picture of what is going on. That is were a lot of folks that come on here for problems of their own get stuck at.

Let us know how things turn out. Smile





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zachattack
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When there is a brain box involved in the operation of something, it's hard to diagnose problems like that because you need to see what is going on inside the box. Your only getting half the picture of what is going on. That is were a lot of folks that come on here for problems of their own get stuck at.

Let us know how things turn out. Smile

Okay found some things out did some research didnt now that the part in the kick panle was the (TCCM) i did relace that with a newer one out of a junk year and it didnt change anything! but since now i know what it is i can give you more detail the wire that runs down to the tccm that plugs in is caroted on a few of the inserts could that be what did it and the wire is no good? the windshild leaked when i first got the truck and never notices it cus it ran down behind everthing so i didnt see it till this summer i dont know how long it leaked for but the water ran right down into the (TCCM) connector could that possibly be it ?


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Nov 30, 2011, 6:09 PM

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Water intrusion can cause problems in connectors and electrical components for sure. You also have to be careful swapping TCCMs around because the TCCM you pulled may be used to control a different model transfer case.

You should still have the TCCM scanned to see (1) that is is able to communicate and (2) if it is storing any codes.





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Nov 30, 2011, 6:24 PM

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Water intrusion can cause problems in connectors and electrical components for sure. You also have to be careful swapping TCCMs around because the TCCM you pulled may be used to control a different model transfer case.

You should still have the TCCM scanned to see (1) that is is able to communicate and (2) if it is storing any codes.

Okay so when the check it do i have to pull it out or can they just check while its hooked up ? and it was my buddies junk yard and we checked the numbers for the tccm and they matched b ut thats good to know and the switch that plugs in is really caroted pretty bad i just pulled it and looked at it i did check the wires running down into the plugs it self with electrical tester and had power to them


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Nov 30, 2011, 6:35 PM

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If the connector is all green inside, you are probably going to have to repair or replace the connector. The corrosion causes resistance which can affect those circuits. Since that is pretty obvious, you should start there first. Even though the module PN may be the same the programming may be different. Once you resolve your corrosion problem, see how things work.





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zachattack
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Nov 30, 2011, 6:43 PM

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If the connector is all green inside, you are probably going to have to repair or replace the connector. The corrosion causes resistance which can affect those circuits. Since that is pretty obvious, you should start there first. Even though the module PN may be the same the programming may be different. Once you resolve your corrosion problem, see how things work.

yea the connector is really green inside. what would be the best way to replace that do they sell new ones or would my best bet be go get one out of a junk yard, and also do you know if i would have to cut it off of can i just get the whole wiring harnes?


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Nov 30, 2011, 6:51 PM

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You may have to call the dealer for that connector, but if you can find a good one in the salvage yard that would be good too. Leave enough wire when you cut off the connector from the donor vehicle. Just be sure to solder and heat shrink your wires together. Don't use scotch locks, twist and tape, or use wire nuts like I've seen some rigs that roll into the shop.





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