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Need help with new to me 2001 K3500 Dually- 4x4 wiring missing!


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Ok...  First off I just bought this truck with the LB7, 156K on the clock in pristine condition, ( at a GREAT price) so I thought the 4x4 issue was going to be an easy one since I have a 2004 Z71 and know it pretty good.  The PO didn't even know the 4wd wasn't working as he never used it and didn have the truck for very long, so I can't blame him ( he is like 80yrs old).

 

Here goes the story.....

( pic #1) 2001 K3500 dually with the LB7.... somewhere along its life, someone did a 03-07 front clip conversion on it.... its been a while for sure as all the paint matches and weathering is even...  all parts were painted prior to install as there is no sign of over-spray anywhwere.. not even bolt heads on the fenders.

 

( pic #2) I get the truck home... she runs perfect!  I went thru all the essentials the first week and made a 1000+ mile trip towing my 38' Raptor Toy Hauler at 65-70mph with zero issues on the 6th day of ownership.

 

Time to tackle the 4x4 issue:

 

The 4x4 switch is dead... no lights.  I pull the switch...  NOT CONNECTED!!!  can't find the connectors.  I dig deeper and I find one... but its different than the switch ( pic#3)  no other connector to be found

 

Keep digging....

( pic #4)  Follow t-case wiring up to side of under the hood fuse box....  NO CONNECTORS GOING THRU THE FIRE WALL connecting to the t-case harness!  WTF!?!

 

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Digging deeper....

(pic# 1) Under the dash.... There should be 4 pigtails here...  2 for the 4x4 switch, 1 for the light module and 1 for the cab light...  ALSO,,,, NO TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE FOUND!!!!  No pig tails that would even go to the TCCM!  I know the location is the same for my 04 Z71... its missing and no pig tails from the harness at all

 

Here is where it gets good...  digging deeper....

 

I follow the main harness thru the firewall under the dash to where the pig tails should be for the TCCM and I notice the tag on the main harness ( pic #2)  DATE STAMP 2003!?!

 

Now I am not above believing this truck is a hodge-podge of mixed parts at this point...  basically all the 4x4 drivetrain all is there with the exception of the correct main harness with t-case connections under the hood under the fuse box cover.. which would also contain the correct connections for the 4x4 switch in the dash and the Transfer Case Control Module ( which is missing )

 

So...  my question would be this...

 

The part number on the 2003 dated harness is this 15204375  with a barcode number of Z76384375.... I 'think' this is the wrong harness for this truck...

 

How can I find out which harness I need and does anybody have really good wiring diagrams as I can't find a SINGLE ONE I NEED!

 

Thanks in advance for all the help and knowledge....

 

 

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I'm starting to think that really is a 2003 truck. The cluster is a 2003+ as well and that only works with a 2003+ interior/BCM harness.

 

What's the VIN number on the door and the dash say?

 

 

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I'm starting to think that really is a 2003 truck. The cluster is a 2003+ as well and that only works with a 2003+ interior/BCM harness.   What's the VIN number on the door and the dash say?

 

 

 

 

Thanks for responding ... the title and dash match....no door tag... its clean....i would love to verify this... if only just for getting the correct parts...i just want to get it all working correctly... 4x4 is all that doesn't work... everything else is cherry

 

What do you make of not having a TCCM and no.connections on the harness for it or the 4x4 switch? 92946cd91bef7b0677abd2d83d9b79ff.jpg Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hmm, something still doesn't add up with the harness showing a 2003 time stamp. A cab swap is the only other thing that comes to mind.

 

This is what a 2000-2002 Duramax cluster looks like.

 

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Hmm, something still doesn't add up with the harness showing a 2003 time stamp. A cab swap is the only other thing that comes to mind.   This is what a 2000-2002 Duramax cluster looks like.  

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My cluster looks different.. my redline starts at 3200 rpm... never even gets close to that when it's shifting and pedal on the floor. Most notable difference is the one you posted has a rectangle display in the upper left... mine has the rounded edges.  

 

A cab swap... hmm that could explain a few things... like if it came from 2wd model..no TCCM and pigtails from the main harness... you may be onto something

 

By the way... thanks alot for helping me out... gonne get it figured out one way or another

 

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Is the transfer case itself manual or electric?

The Message Center part was an option (but I don't know what trim levels or if it was on all diesels).

As for the wiring diagrams, I would suggest subscribing to the full-service manual at a site like alldatadiy.com .Unfortunately, If your truck is a hodge-podge of '01 and '03, you might need to subscribe to both years, as I think in '03 GM revamped their computer system and wiring, so probably will take a lot of comparing to figure out what's what...

 

Check if the VIN on the decal in the glovebox matches the vin you posted, that might also give you a clue if it's different.

You could also email the vin to [email protected] and request a build sheet for that vin.

 

Something else you could try, would be to use a more advanced code reader to get the vin out of the ecm, and see if it matches the truck's vin...

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6 hours ago, davester said:

Is the transfer case itself manual or electric?

The Message Center part was an option (but I don't know what trim levels or if it was on all diesels).

As for the wiring diagrams, I would suggest subscribing to the full-service manual at a site like alldatadiy.com .Unfortunately, If your truck is a hodge-podge of '01 and '03, you might need to subscribe to both years, as I think in '03 GM revamped their computer system and wiring, so probably will take a lot of comparing to figure out what's what...

 

Check if the VIN on the decal in the glovebox matches the vin you posted, that might also give you a clue if it's different.

You could also email the vin to [email protected] and request a build sheet for that vin.

 

Something else you could try, would be to use a more advanced code reader to get the vin out of the ecm, and see if it matches the truck's vin...

T-case is push button...  I went under...  harnesses are all there from the t-case....  but stops at the fuse box under the hood.

 

Thanks for the suggestion on ALL DATA.... I may have to do that for sure.

 

So...  this is funny...  you mention decals for VIN DATA....   IT HAS NONE!!!!   Both the glove box and door jam are clear of any decals.  AS far as [email protected]...   I will give that a shot.

 

Do you know of any other locations I may find a VIN on the body anywhere?  I know back in the day you can verify in 2-3 places... not sure on these newer vehicles....  thanks!

 

My concern is this....  CamGTP suggested a possible cab swap was done....  I have NEVER done that so I don't know the answer to my question.... is it possible to install a dash and VIN plate from the the original 2001 into a 2003?   The VINTAG in the window looks to be unmolested in a way, shape or form.

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Pic of the VINTAG

 

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Where else can I find a stamped VIN on the body?   Gotta get to the bottom of this... thanks for all your help guys... much appreciated!



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Ok... I have been researching cab swaps... I found a video that somewhat gave me guidance on a few things...  There is a difference on the main dash harnesses from 2wd to 4wd....  not sure what could be original and whats  swapped over...  Looks like they used at least the dash from a 2003 ( possibly) since the main dash harness can be disconnected from the under-hood fuse box.  and pulled thru the firewall.  IF they did this and used a a donor from a 2wd vehicle... this explains why there is no TCCM or its connections.  I may be on the hunt for a dash... problem is... not sure which one I need to make this all work!  LOL!   Im thinking if I can find a 2001 4wd donor 4x4 truck, I could be in business.   I know that it was mentioned that the BCM may be different, but I watched a 2002-2004 cab swap and it wasn't an issue... I know 2003 was a change year, but not sure how much of the wiring changed except for the dash.

 

Im gonna pull some part numbers of different components on the dash that may give me some guidance on what I may need to make this work.

 

insight from the group is always welcome and appreciated... and THANKS TO CamGTP and Davester for all the help thus far.

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OK... now Im really confused... here is the build sheet.  Can some one decipher this...  yes its a K3500 LS  4WD Dually with the LB7 Duramax and Allison 5 speed auto.   Explain why the LS option calls for power mirrors, PDL etc!?!?  I have NONE of this... LOL!!   Are the options  just that... OPTIONS that I could have or is this what the truck was supposedly equipped with when built?

 

This just keeps getting better by the minute.  Where does it say DUALLY or DRW...  did I miss it?

( PDF of build sheet also attached)

 

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