GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description (Manual Shift 4WD)

When the ignition switch is in the run position and the 4WD control lever is in the 4WD position, the transfer case switch closes, supplying a ground on the front axle actuator/switch control circuit. With the ground applied, the lodgic of the actuator/switch actuates a DC motor to engage the front axle and supply voltage to the four wheel drive (4WD) front wheel lock telltail feed circuit. This voltage notifies the PCM/VCM and the Anti-Lock Brake System that the vehicle is in the 4WD mode. When the 4WD control lever is in the 4WD Low range position, the transfer case switch closes and supplies a ground on the four wheel dive (4WD) switch signal low circuit. This informs the VCM/PCM that the vehicle transfer case is in Low range. When the vehicle is in Low range, the VCM/PCM changes the shift pattern of the automatic transmission. Ignition voltage is supplied on terminal C of the front axle actuator/switch through the 4WD fuse located in the Fuse Block.