Engine Dies when in 4-wheel drive - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ERASER5 · 06-19-2015, 10:42 AM

Check the wiring at the starter. Make sure there are no bare spots on the yellow wire (if it is still there). Insure that NO wires are being touched by the linkage. IE: Shift into 4X and linkage shorts the yellow wire- instant dead engine.

Other wires to check. Is there a yellow 4X4 light? Is it wired correctly? Is the socket shorted out.

I had a 67 Impala that honked the horn if you turned left. Weird stuff happens to old wiring.

06-19-2015, 10:42 AM	#1
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Engine Dies when in 4-wheel drive Check the wiring at the starter. Make sure there are no bare spots on the yellow wire (if it is still there). Insure that NO wires are being touched by the linkage. IE: Shift into 4X and linkage shorts the yellow wire- instant dead engine. Other wires to check. Is there a yellow 4X4 light? Is it wired correctly? Is the socket shorted out. I had a 67 Impala that honked the horn if you turned left. Weird stuff happens to old wiring. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

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