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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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4x4 not working

I have a 1994 f150 the 4x4 stoped working the buttons dont light up when you push them do you thing the auto locking hubs could be messed up or a switch? Also how hard is it to change auto to manual locking hubs?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Could be the hubs, or the electric shift motor. Have a friend put it in and out of 4wd (engine off, key on) while you sit underneath the truck. You should be able to hear the shift motor shift the transfer case in and out of gear. If you can hear that it's shifting, try putting it in 4wd and drive it forward, and have your friend look to see if the front driveshaft is turning. I believe those years had the hubs that worked by centrifugal force(?), so if the front driveshaft turns, but you don't have 4wd, it's probably the hubs?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 78f150m
I have a 1994 f150 the 4x4 stoped working the buttons dont light up when you push them do you thing the auto locking hubs could be messed up or a switch? Also how hard is it to change auto to manual locking hubs?
Give the procedure clcracker suggested about putting it in 4wd. Usually the motor will "freeze" up if you don't use it often, or if you get it wet/covered in mud often, heck just about anything will blow that shift motor out (ask me how I know and I'll show you a couple from my 95 mud truck....)

Switching ot manual hubs is a snap and is recommended if you take the truck off road often. Get the Warn hub kit that has the conversion parts and you will be all set. All you will need tool wise is some snap ring pliers, a set of picks, and some Allen wrenches, and you'll be done in about 20 minutes with a beer break in between!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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kick it!

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:54 AM
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get under the truck with a hammer and have someone hit the 4x4 button while you beat the motor with a hammer
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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BFH! BFH! BFH!
Obviously Kubota and I have read the same manual.
Actually sounds like a switch problem. If the hubs were inop, the t-case would still engage. Since the case is not working, you may verify voltage through the switch.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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then when you find the motor is sticking seriously try beating it with a hammer, if that dont work take it off and clean/lube it
 
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