A4WD Question
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A4WD Question
Hey guys. New to the forum. Pretty active in the lightning forums under another Username but first time on here. I have a daily 1998 5.4 Expedition EB 4x4. It has the four position selector for the 4x4 (2WD, A4WD, 4HIGH, and 4LOW). 2HIGH, 4HIGH, and 4LOW all work exactly as they should with no issues. The A4WD however doesn't. For it, the light comes on on the dash but no matter how I spin it, I get no front wheel assist. Its the weirdest thing. Any ideas? My assumptions are these... Apparently the shift selector is working properly because the light comes on and also because the case works in 4high and 4low which are further along the selection range than A4WD. Anyway, thanks in advance for any info.
Neil
Neil
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How do you know the 4WD is powering the front axle when in 4lo and 4hi?
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I know the 4hi and 4lo are working because it binds on gravel and I've used each to get myself unstuck. That and the lights come on. If it wasn't working, i would probably still be stuck from last winter.
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A MUCH more likely suspect is the 4wd solenoids, specifically the AXLE DISENGAGE solenoid. and its lines. They are hard plastic and get brittle with time. The rubber boots crack and leak as well. I suspect this is why my Expy sometimes misbehaves in the same manner. Planning on redoing the lines with silicone hose, same stuff I used on my twin turbo RX7.
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I don't know the figures offhand, but they made it so it's nearly impossible to confuse the GEM. Will get those tomorrow when I get a chance to. Pulling 12hr days at work is draining me, but the paycheck will be nice.
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This is assuming that the vacuum lines and solenoids are not leaking from age. Again, silicone vacuum hose and proper routing/retention earns its weight in gold here, same way it did on my RX-7 which has just over FIFTY FEET OF VACUUM HOSE.
To get an idea of what it's like and why it drives people nuts diagnosing a failure, Google "FD RX-7 vacuum diagram".
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