72Rambo
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- Colorado
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '99 Sport
I just picked up a '99 Sport as my son's first car. 130K and overall, really clean. I figured on having some issues with a car this old with this many miles and a couple cropped up on my 160 mile return trip.
1. P0761. Solenoid stuck. However, the OD seems to function properly and it shifts through all the gears clean, either manually or automatically.... Fluid is full and clean.
2. No 4wd Hi, Lo, and I'm guessing Auto. Dash light works, front wheels don't engage. Haven't jacked it up to spin things yet. Did have the ABS light come on while I was testing things out in our snowy driveway. Light went off when I parked it and re-started it.
I've been reading a lot of posts, to the point I think I've confused myself about what the problem(s) might be. Here's what I've come up with:
P0761 this is solenoid C (if I recall) which is stuck in the open position. Could be a bad valve body gasket, the solenoid itself, or...? What I don't understand is why it's throwing a code when everything seems to be functioning as intended.
No 4wd. Lots of possibilities here, unfortunately... Shift motor, GEM, fuse (could it be that simple?), internal issues....
What I could use help with is where to start! I've owned 4wds for 30 years and I think I have developed some decent mechanical skills, but diagnosing a problem is half the battle. I don't want to just throw parts at this thing. Any advice would really be appreciated.
BTW, great forum. Can't believe the amount of information! It's a little overwhelming.
1. P0761. Solenoid stuck. However, the OD seems to function properly and it shifts through all the gears clean, either manually or automatically.... Fluid is full and clean.
2. No 4wd Hi, Lo, and I'm guessing Auto. Dash light works, front wheels don't engage. Haven't jacked it up to spin things yet. Did have the ABS light come on while I was testing things out in our snowy driveway. Light went off when I parked it and re-started it.
I've been reading a lot of posts, to the point I think I've confused myself about what the problem(s) might be. Here's what I've come up with:
P0761 this is solenoid C (if I recall) which is stuck in the open position. Could be a bad valve body gasket, the solenoid itself, or...? What I don't understand is why it's throwing a code when everything seems to be functioning as intended.
No 4wd. Lots of possibilities here, unfortunately... Shift motor, GEM, fuse (could it be that simple?), internal issues....
What I could use help with is where to start! I've owned 4wds for 30 years and I think I have developed some decent mechanical skills, but diagnosing a problem is half the battle. I don't want to just throw parts at this thing. Any advice would really be appreciated.
BTW, great forum. Can't believe the amount of information! It's a little overwhelming.