Push Button 4X4 won't engage
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Push Button 4X4 won't engage
93' F150 XLT 5.8L extended cab 4X4 automatic
When I push the 4X4 button I can here the relay click but the transfer case does not engage. I assume it is the solenoid/motor on the transfercase is bad. Is this assumtion correct and if so how hard is it to change?
When I push the 4X4 button I can here the relay click but the transfer case does not engage. I assume it is the solenoid/motor on the transfercase is bad. Is this assumtion correct and if so how hard is it to change?
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Push Button 4X4 won't engage
I had this very problem last winter. My problem was "gunk" in the shift motor. Here is a link to my saga....
https://www.ford-trucks.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=read_count&om=268&forum=DCForumID39
Hope this helps!
Bryan
https://www.ford-trucks.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=read_count&om=268&forum=DCForumID39
Hope this helps!
Bryan
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 20-Nov-01 AT 09:44 AM (EST)] Thanks for the help guys, I will take a look at the motor and thanks for the link. One mor thing what seals should I pickup before removing the motor and opening it up?
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You may find this link of interest:
[a href]http://www.glue.umd.edu/~singletn/exp.html[/a]
It's an Explorer page, but the basic similarities are there. That link directs you to the navigation page, and from there you'll find an article on transfer case repair. A very, very informed site with hands-on experience behind most of the articles.
[a href]http://www.glue.umd.edu/~singletn/exp.html[/a]
It's an Explorer page, but the basic similarities are there. That link directs you to the navigation page, and from there you'll find an article on transfer case repair. A very, very informed site with hands-on experience behind most of the articles.
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This is really good info on my problem thanks for the help, I will let you all know how it goes.
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I was able to fix mine without removing it from the transfer case. As far as a gasket, I just used some "gasket in a tube"...I am not sure if there is an actual gasket for the little cover I pulled off.
Good luck!
Bryan
Good luck!
Bryan
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That fixed everything, I didn't have to drain the transfercase, but I did cut the wires so I could clean it up some. I also replace those torx head bolt with 3 8/32 by 1/2" slot head bolts. All that was needed was to clean the brushes, contact surfaces, and the ceramic disk. Works like a charm, thanks for all the help!
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