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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 08:36 AM
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Transfer Case Not Shifting

Long story. Transfer case will not shift. Dash light says it is in 4-Hi but the case is actually in 2-Hi. I know this by locking the hubs and making a tight turn with no front tire 'hop'. It tries to shift but doesn't. The shift motor is new. I can't remember the error code at the moment but the code says there is a broken wire in t-case circuit. This whole issue began when I changed the batteries. Everything was fine until the new batteries were installed. After installation of new batteries, and I started it up, immediately the dash light went to 4-Hi - without me moving the shift switch. I disconnected the batteries for a half hour, tried again, same thing.

I can't believe it is a wire cut or shorted because of how/when it happened - but what do I know. Is there a control module for the shifting of the case? Could that be the issue? There is more involving the local dealer working on this problem but I won't get into that. Please put me, and the transmission shop, in the right direction.
 
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It might help if you told someone what you are working on to start with.
 
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Thanks to any that read my post. Quick note - there was a wire broken under the fender liner.
 
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Glad you got it figured out
 
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