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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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Hi, this is a very stupid question, but i have never had a 4x4 and im going to buy a 98 super cab 4x4 and i test drove it today , but didn't know how to put it into 4x4 high, i got it into low range. if anyone could please answer my stupid question i'd apprecieate it
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 06:58 PM
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DID you have the vehicle stopped and in neutral? Sometimes there is a delay in the shift motor too, and you have to wait maybe 10 seconds. If it is real slow it may have a sticking shift motor in the transfer case.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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Hi quicksilver17 and welcome to FTE

Is it Electronic Shift On the Fly with the 4X4 **** on the dash or does it have a lever on the floor?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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its got the lever on the floor.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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The shift lever will be the whole way forward in 4X2. Just pull it back one click to get it into 4X4 high range. You can do that while you're driving or stopped.....it doesnt matter.
To get it into 4X4 low range you have to stop, shift into neutral and then pull the lever the whole way back.
The 4X4 light on the dash will light up when you're in 4X4 high the 4X4 and low range lights will light up in 4X4 low.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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Then there's the possiblilty of a blown bulb....
you already have had it in 4HI, especially if you've had it in 4 LO. You have to go through 4Hi to get to the low range to begin with.

-Kerry
 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 03:42 AM
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Yeah well thanks guys... that was just a truck i test drove, i wanted it soooo damn bad!! i hate the f'ing bank! now i cant get it, that truck was so tight. thanks for all ur help
 
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