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02 silverado hd wont engage 4 x 4 low, when I push button to engage, the light just blinks and switches to 4 x 4 high

Trying to shift from 2wd to 4 low. I push the button on the dash and the 4 low lights flash and I can hear it trying to actuate. The lights will flash for about 10 seconds then it switches to 4 hi. This happens in Park and Neutral both. I disengaged the drive shaft from the rear end and manually turn the transfer case. It is making a clicking noise. Any suggestions? I am very capable of performing the labor, just not flush with cash to throw money at the problem. Planning on pulling transfer case today and doing a visual inspection. Any suggestions. Thanks

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Which transfer case does yours have ?
Transfer Case - NVG 149-NP (One Speed Automatic)
Transfer Case - NVG 236/246-NP8 (Two Speed Automatic)
Transfer Case - NVG 261-NP2 (Two Speed Manual)
Transfer Case - NVG 263-NP1 (Selectable)

How many buttons on the switch ?

The New Venture Gear (NVG) 261, RPO NP2 transfer case is a two-speed, part-time with "mode shift-on-the-fly" capability.

New Venture Gear 263 Selectable Two Speed Transfer Case
The NVG 263 transfer case features a three button shift control switch located on the instrument panel

The NVG 236/246 transfer case features a 4 button shift control switch located on the instrument panel !
Do you know what DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes are ?

DTC B2725
DTC C0300
DTC C0305
DTC C0308
DTC C0309
DTC C0310
DTC C0315
DTC C0323
DTC C0324
DTC C0327
DTC C0362
DTC C0367
DTC C0374
DTC C0376
DTC C0387
DTC C0550
DTC C0611

There is probably a code that's why the light flashes . There is a control module invloved in the changing of the gears . Your best bet , have it check for codes before removing the transfer case .

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More then likely the problem is in the motor of the transfer case controller

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The vacuum switch on the transfercase is most likely the problem. If you remove it and the plunger is stuck in, replace it and your 4wd should engage again.

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Sounds like the chain in the transfer case has broke or the linkage is out of adjustment

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