2003 271 in 04.5. Indicator problem - Competition Diesel.Com

rick stark · 08-20-2014, 05:14 AM

I recently swapped transfer cases in the cr and now the 4wd light indicator lamp is all jacked. When it's in neutral and 4wd (hi or low) the light is off but in 2wd its on. I had to use the old switch and the lever on the case. Everything works fine mechanically just the light gets annoying.

The new case was originally an auto and swapped to manual input if that matters at all. I know the switches differ from 03 to 04, 03 having a 5 position switch and 04 having a 2 position switch. Both have different plugs so I can't just buy a switch for an 03.

I was just wondering if this can be fixed easily. If not, I'll just leave it unplugged.

Red Sleeper · 08-20-2014, 08:15 AM

It sounds like a simple wiring issue. Can you move the wires around in the plug until the 4wd light functions properly when the t-case is shifted?

rick stark · 08-20-2014, 08:19 AM

I thought about that. But wasn't for sure if it would work since its a contact style switch

Red Sleeper · 08-20-2014, 08:40 AM

What's the worst that could happen? It not work?
Give it a try, let us know if it works.

08-20-2014, 05:14 AM	#1
rick stark Name: rick stark Title: Diesel Dummy Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillsboro, IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 856	2003 271 in 04.5. Indicator problem I recently swapped transfer cases in the cr and now the 4wd light indicator lamp is all jacked. When it's in neutral and 4wd (hi or low) the light is off but in 2wd its on. I had to use the old switch and the lever on the case. Everything works fine mechanically just the light gets annoying. The new case was originally an auto and swapped to manual input if that matters at all. I know the switches differ from 03 to 04, 03 having a 5 position switch and 04 having a 2 position switch. Both have different plugs so I can't just buy a switch for an 03. I was just wondering if this can be fixed easily. If not, I'll just leave it unplugged. __________________ Nick 2004.5 QCSB 3500 4x4 NV5600 Toe Pig 1997 RCLB 2500 4x4 Firepunk 47re Puller 1996 RCLB 2500 2x4 Built 47re Cruiser 2018 Chevy Cruze 1.6 TD 9 Speed Auto Work Car RIP Dex RIP Morgan Primm

08-20-2014, 08:15 AM	#2
Red Sleeper Name: Red Sleeper Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lone Star State Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,597	It sounds like a simple wiring issue. Can you move the wires around in the plug until the 4wd light functions properly when the t-case is shifted? __________________ Nick J '14 Silverado LTZ 5.3 4wd '05 Cummins QCSB 4wd 48re '91 Cummins w350 5spd

08-20-2014, 08:19 AM	#3
rick stark Name: rick stark Title: Diesel Dummy Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillsboro, IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 856	I thought about that. But wasn't for sure if it would work since its a contact style switch __________________ Nick 2004.5 QCSB 3500 4x4 NV5600 Toe Pig 1997 RCLB 2500 4x4 Firepunk 47re Puller 1996 RCLB 2500 2x4 Built 47re Cruiser 2018 Chevy Cruze 1.6 TD 9 Speed Auto Work Car RIP Dex RIP Morgan Primm

08-20-2014, 08:40 AM	#4
Red Sleeper Name: Red Sleeper Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lone Star State Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,597	What's the worst that could happen? It not work? Give it a try, let us know if it works. __________________ Nick J '14 Silverado LTZ 5.3 4wd '05 Cummins QCSB 4wd 48re '91 Cummins w350 5spd