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Delayed Engagement of Front Wheels During a Slip Condition (Reprogram Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM))

Subject:Delayed Engagement of Front Wheels During a Slip Condition (Reprogram Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM))

Models:2004 Buick Rainier
2002-2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2002-2004 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL
2004 GMC Envoy XUV
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
with New Venture Gear (NVG) 126 (RPO NP4) or NVG 226 (RPO NP8) Transfer Case



Condition

Some customers may comment on a hesitation or delayed engagement of the front wheels during a slip condition.

This condition may manifest itself in the normal AWD mode for the Bravada and Rainier models, and in the Auto 4WD mode for the TrailBlazer and Envoy models.

Correction

Reprogram the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) using normal SPS procedures using TIS software version 11.5 released November 10th, 2003 or newer. Refer to Transfer Case Control Module Reprogramming for additional information.

2002 vehicles will require the replacement of the transfer case control module prior to reprogramming.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N8521

Module, Transfer Case Control (TCCM) - Reprogram

0.4 hr