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Ernst Gruler Posted on Jul 27, 2014
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The message center came on all of a sudden with a host of items such as service 4wd, service abs, battery light. The abs dash light came on and the gas gauge and temp gauge also quit at the same time. Where would I start looking for the source of the problem?

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Did you happen to look at the voltage gauge when all of this happened. Was it reading less than 12 volts?

I think a good start would be to check the alternator to see if it is charging. With the engine running you should see more than 14 volts. If you see 12 or less volts the alternator is no longer charging. Once the other vehicle systems see low voltage they start to shut down and turn on indicators.

All of the things you mentioned happening are fairly consistant with low battery voltage.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

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Anonymous

Have a repair shop scan the vehicle for codes
& diagnose them

I fail to see,if your here,what you can do, without
professional tools & knowledge needed to use them

  • Jeremy W.
    Jeremy W. Jul 27, 2014

    How about check the charging system for charging voltage with a volt meter? People post here for help! they already now know they can bring it to a shop to have it diagnosed. If you not willing to help, Teddy, than why post?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 27, 2008

SOURCE: Service 4WD

service it like you would the truck engine it will have to be reset by the book almost like the truck i had that same problem

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 29, 2008

SOURCE: Message center: "4WD SERVICE " LITe on.

sound like a relay problem under your hood is a fuse box with relays and fuses check them that should be your problem....

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2009

SOURCE: electrical ?

probally need to check engine groundwires. clean all terminals. battery may have loose terminal.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 17, 2009

SOURCE: changed the actuator on my 2000 sierra but the service 4wd light

Have you reset the computer?
If not,you need to diconnect the battery for a few minutes.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 20, 2009

SOURCE: Is there a inline fuse for dash gauges and where is it

try cahnging the relays under the hood those are the square black fuses in the fuse box

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