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Changing encoder motor between 2000 and 2005 transfer case

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5.7K views 1 reply 1 participant last post by  Coke in MN  
#1 ·
Seems the problem came up when buying a used transfer case and not checking electrical harness .
So have 2000 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 4L80 auto with 6.0 NV 243 case
Transfer case is off 2005 4L80 with 6.0
Now the problem is the wiring for the 2000 uses 2 plugs one 4 wire / one 6 wire
2005 uses 8 wire single plug -
2000 case has actuator stub from case with 2 flat sides / 2005 has a splined actuator

How do I rectify my mistake and get later transfer case mated to early electrical harness plugs .
Seems others must have also run into problem - I know i could disassemble case and change the actuator rod but there has to be a simpler method .
Now it seems the clutch pack is out in my NV243 and to replace it local place says they will only rebuild full case - not just set clutch pack . $1500 seems a little out for a truck that has just about rusted into scrap but still only has 90,000 miles on it
 
#2 ·
Was trying to correct post by editing - the case is a NV246 - and a 4 button auto-trac so it has clutch pack in it .
So the tag is missing off the replacement unit I bought - all I know is it came off a 4L80 unit from a 05 suburban 2500
Next talking to parts guru at a GM dealership was informed in 2000 GM made 2 body styles - the New body 2500 was actually a 1/2 ton frame and some components added to call it a 3/4 ton with slightly higher GVW