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i have a 1190 k1500 the front axel wont lock in when transfer case is engaged the actuator in the front diff isnt getting a signal what tells it to work

Submitted: 363 days and 7 hours ago.

Category: Chevy

Value: $9

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

1990 Chevrolet k1500 4.3

Already Tried:
took actuator out of front punkin hooked to 12volts and it cycled whatever tells it transfercase has been put in 4wheel isntworkig also checked fuse its good

Answer

There is a switch on top of the transer case that applies power to the actuator when you shift it-it has a ball that moves on the selector rod and the ball may be stuck-or you have a electrical problem,

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Expert:	frank
Pos. Feedback:	98.9 %
Answered:	11/25/2008

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