Recent content by lovesrugers

Wayne, first off when was the last time you changed your transfer case fluid? This is supposed to be done every 50k miles and will cause the same binding as a stuck encoder motor. As far as the unplug the motor and see if it goes into 2wd I don't know. I do know that a quick test it to just...

Nope, I believe that only needs to happen if you replace the encoder ring. The new encoder motor should be a plug and play part. Jerry

The step I mentioned is purely a mechanical check of the actual transfer case. It does not require the use of a scan tool. Since you don't want to look in the manual here is what it states: 1. Remove the encoder motor assembly. 2. Connect a wrench to the transfer case sector shaft. 3. Turn...

Jeff, in the service manual you have there is a way to check the transfer case. You need to refer to or have your mechanic look at transfer case nvg 126 page 31. Refer to step 7. Jerry edit I see the Roadie replied while I was doing this up. I agree with him. You need a mechanic with the...

You need to head into the park and up the mountain. There should be plenty of snow at Paradise. Here are some pictures I took of last years trip to Rainer: And a video of the drive down right below Paradise: http://youtu.be/2c09_sIDNOw Jerry

Heck looks like you and I are practically next door neighbours. I live in Parkland. Here is a picture I snapped last year of the Bravada half way up Mt. Rainer. The wife and I try and make a trip up to Paradise every winter. Here is a video of us coming back down after just leaving...

You may want to check your state laws. In Washington state it is illegal to have a blue light anywhere on your vehicle. Also any type of flashing white light is also illegal. I am pretty sure you won't be bringing the Rainer to visit the real Rainer anytime soon but beware if you do you can...

Jeff I sent you a pm. Jerry

Hey let me know if you were able to get the defroster grid working again with your new common ground. My Bravada has the exact same problem. Jerry

I got mine from Rock Auto. DORMAN Part # 600904 I just looked and it appears your Rainer calls for the exact same part number. Cost right now at Rockauto is $129.79. I am assuming you have the AWD like my Bravada. This uses the 5 pin connector and not the larger 7 pin connector. As far...

Glad to hear you got it fixed. Have you verified that the AWD is engaging? As to the pins I had no problems removing mine. I just used a set of vice grips to gently compress them and then pulled them straight out. Of course we don't use salt on the roads around here. Maybe yours got...

Well you can try what I did before changing out the encoder. Go ahead and jump under the Rainer and unplug and clean the wiring harness from the encoder motor. Also while you are under there take a wrench or hammer and tap the end of the encoder motor itself. This temporarily restored my...

Looks like both of you have the same symptoms my 2002 Bravada had. In the end I had to replace the encoder motor. No mine didn't show any codes or light the service awd light. The only way I got the service awd light to light up was by getting the Bravada stuck in the snow. It was at this...

Something you may want to check before taking things apart is to see if you have the front defroster turned on. I am not sure which climate control set you have, my Bravada has the fully automatic. When I push the front defrost button it will stop the blower from working in the rear area. It...

i would love to do them, but I have to justify the cost to my wife and myself. :undecided: Jerry