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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 09:00 PM
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98 explorer stuck in 4lo

Im trying to help a friend that don't have the cash to get her truck fixed. She is ready to scrap it.
1 day she meant to switch to 4wd hi from auto, but accidentally switched it into 4wdlow . Now the truck is stuck in 4 lo.
any suggestions?
I have reset the computer via battery ..it is not throwing any engine codes.
Once you get to 35 mph the OD light flashes.
I have also tried reversing slow ,and fast and shifting in N with my foot on the brake.
what do i try next?
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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 11:57 PM
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Light tapping on the shift motor may free it up. There probably are codes in the body module, but that won't turn on the check engine light.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 10:54 PM
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The shift motor was bad...I pulled it off ,and shifted manually.
Super easy to fix.
Thanks anyways.
CS
 
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