When you are driving your vehicle, it’s important to know what the 4WD service light means and how to reset it. This light will come on when the 4WD system is not working properly and may need to be serviced. In this blog post, we will teach you how to reset the 4WD service light on a Silverado.
What is the 4WD Service Light and What Does it Mean?
When your truck’s 4WD service light comes on, it means that the vehicle’s system is not working as it should. The 4WD service light can be a warning indicator that something is wrong with the 4WD system. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that the system needs to be serviced. Here are some things to keep in mind if you’re experiencing a 4WD service light:
If your truck has an automatic transmission, make sure that all of the gears are in good condition. Problems with the transmission can cause the 4WD service light to come on.
If you have a manual transmission, make sure that all of the gears are in good condition. Problems with the transmission can also cause the 4WD service light to come on.
Make sure that all of your fluids and brakes are fully operational before taking your truck into a mechanic for a service. If any of these systems are not working properly, it could cause damage or problems during repairs that would trigger an alert from the 4WD system.
How to Reset the 4WD Service Light on a Silverado
If your Silverado is having trouble getting out of 4WD, there is a possibility that the 4WD service light is on. This guide will show you how to reset the 4WD service light on a Silverado.
1. Park your Silverado in a safe place and turn off all accessories, including the engine.
2. Open the hood and locate the four wheel drive switch (it looks like an A-pillar).
3. Locate the electrical connector for the switch and unscrew it by turning it anticlockwise with a Phillips screwdriver (see photo).
4. Remove the switch from its mounting bracket and set it aside.
5. Locate the three screws that hold down the 4WD selector lever (photo 1).
6. Loosen these screws using a Phillips screwdriver and remove the selector lever from its bracket (photo 2).
7. Disconnect both connectors at the base of the lever ( photo 3 ).
8. Clean any dirt or debris that may have accumulated on either connector by rubbing it with a cloth soaked in alcohol.(see photo)
9. Reinstall both connectors at the base of the lever, screwing them down tight using screws taken from step 6 (photo 4 ).
10 . Replacethe selector lever, reattaching its mounting bracket tothe body ofthe truck usingthree screws (photos 5&6 ).
11 . Close up hood and turn on accessories one by
Conclusion
If your 4WD service light is on and you’ve attempted to troubleshoot the issue through the Silverado’s electronic systems, it may be time to reset the vehicle. This procedure will erase all data from the Silverado’s computer system and start from scratch, which should help resolve any issues that were causing the 4WD service light to turn on. If you’re still unable to fix your 4WD, it might be time to take your vehicle in for repair.