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Poor 4x4 Indication 2008 Sierra

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patchman New Member

patchman

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I have a 2008 Sierra 2500HD with electronically controlled 4x4.

 

The 4x4 control knob is the only place that tells you if you are in 4 wheel drive or 2 wheel drive. This is done by a very tiny light in the knob itself. It is difficult to see.

 

Already, I have driven about 60 miles in 4x4 high on dry hardtop because I was not aware I was in 4x4.

 

I was wondering if anyone else has found this poor 4x4 indicator to be a problem?

 

There is supposed to be an indicator in the dash if you have a "Manual" 4x4 to show you when it is engaged. I wonder if there is a way to tie the electronic indication into this dash indicator?

HawkeyeOC Senior Enthusiast

HawkeyeOC

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The indicator light on the 4wd knob is very tiny. You have to check twice to see it sometimes. I feel your pain. Not sure if there is anything that can be done though :D

 

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sam5828 Enthusiast

sam5828

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i agree too, but you should know weather ya put in 4x4 or not plus if you was on dry pavement and tried turning you would defiantly know it was in

bbb Enthusiast

bbb

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I talked to a bunch of people who found themselves still in autotrac months after the snow was gone...light is way to small/dim.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

Zembonez

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It's a pathetic "design" for sure. There should be an indicator lamp on the instrument cluster that makes it plain that you are in 4WD. Every other 4x4 vehicle I have been in had one.

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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I talked to a bunch of people who found themselves still in autotrac months after the snow was gone...light is way to small/dim.

 

While I agree the indicator light may be a little small....Are people really this dense?^^^

 

I could have no light/indicator at all and I would know where my truck is set. Maybe I am more in "tune" with my truck than the average Joe, but I can tell by sound alone when I am in Auto4wd.

pennzoil29 Senior Enthusiast

pennzoil29

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i agree too, but you should know weather ya put in 4x4 or not plus if you was on dry pavement and tried turning you would defiantly know it was in

 

Those damn big titties get me flustered everytime I see them. ha, ha

sam5828 Enthusiast

sam5828

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i agree too, but you should know weather ya put in 4x4 or not plus if you was on dry pavement and tried turning you would defiantly know it was in

 

Those damn big titties get me flustered everytime I see them. ha, ha

 

 

 

LOL maybe i should change it then

robertbick Enthusiast

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i agree too, but you should know weather ya put in 4x4 or not plus if you was on dry pavement and tried turning you would defiantly know it was in

 

Those damn big titties get me flustered everytime I see them. ha, ha

 

 

:D Me too!!! Now change that avatar to one without a shirt. :confused:

sam5828 Enthusiast

sam5828

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i agree too, but you should know weather ya put in 4x4 or not plus if you was on dry pavement and tried turning you would defiantly know it was in

 

Those damn big titties get me flustered everytime I see them. ha, ha

 

 

:D Me too!!! Now change that avatar to one without a shirt. :confused:

 

 

ok ask and you shall receive LOL

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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i agree too, but you should know weather ya put in 4x4 or not plus if you was on dry pavement and tried turning you would defiantly know it was in

 

Those damn big titties get me flustered everytime I see them. ha, ha

 

 

:D Me too!!! Now change that avatar to one without a shirt. :confused:

 

 

ok ask and you shall receive LOL

 

 

OK....Now change it to one without a bra! :confused::confused:

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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BTW...I agree,There should be an indicator light on the dash.

Although most of the time I can tell if I'm in 4-high or "auto" 4wd.

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