Common questions

Is there a TREC fuse for the 4WD switch?

Is there a TREC fuse for the 4WD switch?

The GM shop manual obviously errored relating to the 4WD switch to a fuse supposedly labeled as an ATC fuse, when only a TREC fuse (30 amp) exists under the hood within the fuse box for this application. This fuse distributes power to the 4WD switch amongst other related circuits.

What does the 4WD fuse do in the dash?

The 4WD fuse powers in the dash fusebox the front axle actuator, you may be hearing the encoder motor shift the transfer case but it is not in 4WD till the axle actuator engages the front axle. The blinking lights indicate the axle is not engaged. The 30A TREC fuse in the underhood fusebox is what powers…

Is there an ATC fuse for the 4WD switch?

The GM shop manual obviously errored relating to the 4WD switch to a fuse supposedly labeled as an ATC fuse, when only a TREC fuse (30 amp) exists under the hood within the fuse box for this application. This fuse distributes power to the 4WD switch amongst other related circuits. After checking my TREC fuse, I found it to be burned out.

What does the 30A TREC fuse in underhood do?

The 30A TREC fuse in the underhood fusebox is what powers the transfer case control module and the encoder motor. Re: What does the 4WD fuse do?

The 4WD fuse powers in the dash fusebox the front axle actuator, you may be hearing the encoder motor shift the transfer case but it is not in 4WD till the axle actuator engages the front axle. The blinking lights indicate the axle is not engaged. The 30A TREC fuse in the underhood fusebox is what powers…

The 30A TREC fuse in the underhood fusebox is what powers the transfer case control module and the encoder motor. Re: What does the 4WD fuse do?

What should I do if my 4 wheel drive goes out?

It’s fuse #67 in your manual, it’s a J-case fuse. Pull it and if the lights for your 4WD go out, that’s the right one. If so, take it out and reinstall it after a minute or two. Otherwise, you’re probably going to have to take it to the dealer and have them pull the code.

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