Four wheel drive question
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: UT
I expect it's not normal, but we'd need some specifics.
After the other electrical problems, are you talking about a loss of electrical power (lights and stuff stop functioning or function weakly) or are you talking about drivetrain output? In either case, can you describe the power loss in more detail?
Do you have the electric shift or manual shift t-case?
After the other electrical problems, are you talking about a loss of electrical power (lights and stuff stop functioning or function weakly) or are you talking about drivetrain output? In either case, can you describe the power loss in more detail?
Do you have the electric shift or manual shift t-case?
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: UT
So it's an electrical issue. Unfortunately for you, it's a fairly rare complaint on these boards, so I doubt you are going to get a ready response with a simple fix. You're probably going to have to wade through the wiring to find the short that is causing the power drain.
Is it a steady power drain (lights dim the whole time the t-case is in 4H) or only while the t-case is shifting, and then everything comes back to normal?
Is it a steady power drain (lights dim the whole time the t-case is in 4H) or only while the t-case is shifting, and then everything comes back to normal?
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Atlanta GA
The most likely culprit is the shift motor on the transfer case and it is stuck. There are a few threads in the Explorer forum on cleaning them.
The best solution is going all manual, but, if you have a EB with the console, then that might not be an option.
The best solution is going all manual, but, if you have a EB with the console, then that might not be an option.
