FootinSD
TYF Newbie
No one really answered if there is an aftermarket switch, or a better switch to buy than a used one on ebay... I'm going to replace mine soon and would like to get the best one I can.
Ideas?
Ideas?
Is changing the 1999 4x4 switch difficult?
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DJTricky
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no lol there is a reason no one answered it lol its cus there is no aftermarket/high performance switch.
yooformula
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if the old one lasted this long, whats to think that a new one wouldnt last long? I ordered a brand new GM one from ebay for $70.
Redman7
TYF Newbie
Please post your results with the new switch. Count me in the group with the faulty led's that only stay on for a couple of minutes.
pacman1981
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very easy fix
ravingmadman
Chief Knuckle Buster
Too easy to replace the whole dern thing. But if it is just the light that doesn't come on, you have to pick your battles. My 2wd, 4wd, and auto 4wd all work fine- the lights are just a little posessed. That's really not an issue to me, nor worth the cost of the switch, and the 15 minutes it takes to replace.
Landchipper
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I'm slow but may be learning. Here's my question......
X2 mine does this as well.
Is the switch what does or causes this little quirky problem?
Does replacing the switch alone then solve it ?
X2 mine does this as well.
Is the switch what does or causes this little quirky problem?
Does replacing the switch alone then solve it ?
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FootinSD
TYF Newbie
I'm with the others where the 4x4 engages properly, it's just the lights have a mind of their own.
However, due to some other issues with starter, etc... i decided to clean and tighten all positive connections between battery, starter, and fuse box, and for some reason, my 4x4 switch lights have been accurate ever since. Not sure if its coincidence, and/or luck for a while, but worth a try...
However, due to some other issues with starter, etc... i decided to clean and tighten all positive connections between battery, starter, and fuse box, and for some reason, my 4x4 switch lights have been accurate ever since. Not sure if its coincidence, and/or luck for a while, but worth a try...
similar issue
I've had similar problems with my 4x4 switch for years, and its always switched drives fine. Although in the last year I've developed switching problems, in that I can switch from 2wd to 4wd or awd fine, but can't switch back till I turn the truck off and start it back up, then I can switch it back to 2wd.
I have changed the transfer case switch motor, but its still doing it. Any thoughts? will a bad switch cause this? Mechanically everything works fine when it goes from 2wd to 4wd and back (no clunk, jerks, or grinding). So I'm thinking this has to be electronic.
I've had similar problems with my 4x4 switch for years, and its always switched drives fine. Although in the last year I've developed switching problems, in that I can switch from 2wd to 4wd or awd fine, but can't switch back till I turn the truck off and start it back up, then I can switch it back to 2wd.
I have changed the transfer case switch motor, but its still doing it. Any thoughts? will a bad switch cause this? Mechanically everything works fine when it goes from 2wd to 4wd and back (no clunk, jerks, or grinding). So I'm thinking this has to be electronic.
