Engine running but drive shaft not turning

Hi,

If the transfer case is stuck in neutral, you will not have any gears. It's the same as placing the transmission in neutral.

It sounds like the encoder motor may have failed or you may simply have lost ground. I need to know which transfer case you have. It will either be an NVG 246-NP8 or an
NVG 263-NP1 Transfer Case.

If you look at the pics below, they explain how to identify the transfer case in your vehicle.

If you haven't, I would scan the can-bus. I have a feeling you will find code C0306 is stored, but I can't be sure.

Here is a link that explains how to scan the can-bus. This type of scan will retrieve codes regardless of the module storing them.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Let me know what you find. Also, if you could record the sound, it makes and upload it for me to hear, it may help.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.

Okay, I checked it pulled off encoder motor and that what it was. It was stuck in neutral. I just manually put in 2-wheel drive. Works fine. Is it okay to drive it without a front drive shaft? I test drove it and saw no fluid leaking from the transfer case. Until I get a new encoder motor.

Thanks

Hi,

If you placed it in 2wd manually, there isn't a need to remove the front drive shaft. As far as it being off, if you are making short trips and nothing is leaking, you should be fine.

Let me know how things turn out for you.

Take care,

Joe

Okay, thanks. I removed drive shaft to make easier to remove encoder motor.

Thanks for all your help.

Hi,

You are very welcome. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future. You are always welcome here.

Take care,

Joe