New Bravada - For me anyways, quick check 4wd question

CaptainFill · 12-18-2007, 11:29 PM

Hey!

I am picking up a nice non-abused 1998 Bravada with 170k miles. I know its a lot but I checked it throughly and it was well maintained. The tranny was rebuilt a few years back by AAMCO.

There is one concern that has got me worried. The check 4wd light comes on and off every once and a while.

Is this a simple switch malfunction or signs that the 4wd is on its way out?

Thanks for all replies!!

Mr Bravada · 12-21-2007, 10:15 PM

i know mine, the gauges say "AWD" not 4x4, but it could be anything from a loose wire to something going wrong. with mine, it came on when my awd took a sh*t on me, but it turned out to be the encoder motor... so it wasn't too bad.

my advice is have a shop take a peek and see if a code comes up and go from there

chevyrules05 · 01-06-2008, 01:40 AM

My service 4wd came on every once and a while i took it to my mechanic and it was a dealer code (to get you to go to the dealer for no reason)

MARS2878 · 03-08-2008, 06:58 PM

All 1st & 2nd Gen Bravada's Are Awd, Only 3rd Gen Are Selectable 4x4's
Like It Was Said Earlier , Probaly An Encoder Motor Or Loose Wire

Onimun · 03-09-2008, 06:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MARS2878

All 1st & 2nd Gen Bravada's Are Awd, Only 3rd Gen Are Selectable 4x4's
Like It Was Said Earlier , Probaly An Encoder Motor Or Loose Wire

3rd gens huh? Never heard of em

MARS2878 · 03-09-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Onimun

3rd gens huh? Never heard of em

2002-2006 is 3rd gen & is a sibling to the trailblazer
it still has the bravada name, so that makes it a 3rd gen

gchemist · 03-18-2008, 07:28 AM

I have 96 drivetrain scanned factory pages for 4X4's. Both electronic and not. If you want a copy send me a private message with your e-mail address.

12-18-2007, 11:29 PM	#1
CaptainFill Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	New Bravada - For me anyways, quick check 4wd question Hey! I am picking up a nice non-abused 1998 Bravada with 170k miles. I know its a lot but I checked it throughly and it was well maintained. The tranny was rebuilt a few years back by AAMCO. There is one concern that has got me worried. The check 4wd light comes on and off every once and a while. Is this a simple switch malfunction or signs that the 4wd is on its way out? Thanks for all replies!! Last edited by CaptainFill : 12-18-2007 at 11:31 PM.
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12-21-2007, 10:15 PM	#2
Mr Bravada graduated!!!! Age: 27 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,045 Location: Anchorage Ak User is: OffLine	Re: New Bravada - For me anyways, quick check 4wd question i know mine, the gauges say "AWD" not 4x4, but it could be anything from a loose wire to something going wrong. with mine, it came on when my awd took a sh*t on me, but it turned out to be the encoder motor... so it wasn't too bad. my advice is have a shop take a peek and see if a code comes up and go from there
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01-06-2008, 01:40 AM	#3
chevyrules05 it happens Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,115 Location: Disney World FL User is: OffLine	Re: New Bravada - For me anyways, quick check 4wd question My service 4wd came on every once and a while i took it to my mechanic and it was a dealer code (to get you to go to the dealer for no reason)
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03-08-2008, 06:58 PM	#4
MARS2878 Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 506 Location: PAWT., RI User is: OffLine	Re: New Bravada - For me anyways, quick check 4wd question All 1st & 2nd Gen Bravada's Are Awd, Only 3rd Gen Are Selectable 4x4's Like It Was Said Earlier , Probaly An Encoder Motor Or Loose Wire
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03-09-2008, 06:36 AM	#5
Onimun Mr. Sparkle Age: 20 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,287 Location: Kow-a-fo-knee-uh User is: OffLine	Re: New Bravada - For me anyways, quick check 4wd question Quote: Originally Posted by MARS2878 All 1st & 2nd Gen Bravada's Are Awd, Only 3rd Gen Are Selectable 4x4's Like It Was Said Earlier , Probaly An Encoder Motor Or Loose Wire 3rd gens huh? Never heard of em
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03-09-2008, 11:12 AM	#6
MARS2878 Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 506 Location: PAWT., RI User is: OffLine	Re: New Bravada - For me anyways, quick check 4wd question Quote: Originally Posted by Onimun 3rd gens huh? Never heard of em 2002-2006 is 3rd gen & is a sibling to the trailblazer it still has the bravada name, so that makes it a 3rd gen
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03-18-2008, 07:28 AM	#7
gchemist Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 356 Location: Austin User is: OffLine	Re: New Bravada - For me anyways, quick check 4wd question I have 96 drivetrain scanned factory pages for 4X4's. Both electronic and not. If you want a copy send me a private message with your e-mail address.
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