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kopfjaegger · 12-19-2009, 11:26 PM

The service 4x4 message in my girlfriend's 2004 Silverado just came on. What is involved in servicing these truck's? I've never worked on this type of new truck so I'm not sure if it's something I can or should even try. Any advice would be welcomed.

og350 · 12-20-2009, 01:23 AM

i had a 2003 4x4 that the service x4 light would come on then would go off after a while. finally it stayed on so i took it to a dealer to scan. it was the shift incoder motor i believe. it cost me about $400 to have it fixed. they said they had to put the new shift motor in then reprogam it so i could not do it myself. i guess it is common on these trucks. good luck! i would say have it scanned.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-20-2009, 03:28 AM

The 4wd switch on the dash is also known to go bad (the connections get loose) and it throws that message. They sell them on ebay for $50-60 bucks.

kopfjaegger · 12-21-2009, 10:49 AM

Thanks guys, it seems I'm going to have to take it in.

I appreciate the input.

j

12-19-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
kopfjaegger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 86	Help with servicing the 4x4 in a 2004 Silverado The service 4x4 message in my girlfriend's 2004 Silverado just came on. What is involved in servicing these truck's? I've never worked on this type of new truck so I'm not sure if it's something I can or should even try. Any advice would be welcomed.

12-20-2009, 01:23 AM	#2
og350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: river falls, Wisconsin Posts: 236	Re: Help with servicing the 4x4 in a 2004 Silverado i had a 2003 4x4 that the service x4 light would come on then would go off after a while. finally it stayed on so i took it to a dealer to scan. it was the shift incoder motor i believe. it cost me about $400 to have it fixed. they said they had to put the new shift motor in then reprogam it so i could not do it myself. i guess it is common on these trucks. good luck! i would say have it scanned.

12-20-2009, 03:28 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Help with servicing the 4x4 in a 2004 Silverado The 4wd switch on the dash is also known to go bad (the connections get loose) and it throws that message. They sell them on ebay for $50-60 bucks. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-21-2009, 10:49 AM	#4
kopfjaegger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 86	Re: Help with servicing the 4x4 in a 2004 Silverado Thanks guys, it seems I'm going to have to take it in. I appreciate the input. j



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