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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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I have a 2000 F=250 5.4 4x4 of course well today i got stuck in the snow on my friends driveway and i went to switch in itno 4 wheel. i had the hubs locked on auto. tried to move forward and back light never came on and 4 wheel didnt kick on. got out and locked the hbus manuakky still no light on 4 hi or 4 lo and still iddnt kick on. any ideas, fuse, or maybe the selector switch (2whl, 4hi, 4 lo) or maybe the eletric shift motor. thanks.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bigriggin it
,,,,,fuse, or maybe the selector switch (2whl, 4hi, 4 lo) or maybe the eletric shift motor. thanks.
Add a couple of relays to that list and you have your list to check. Start with fuses, then plug on motor and check for power while under there, if no power start back tracing, check your relays, and if everything else checks out then check switch.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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How often have you used 4WD? Is this the only time it's done this?

If you've not used it in awhile, then just switch it to 4WD High with the tranny in neutral and your foot on the brake pedal. Wait for few seconds.

Be patient.

If this won't work, then go through the list like zx250 suggested.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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i have been using it alot latly from all the snow we have been getting. i will take a loook at those then when i get a chance thanks
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Wow, isn't a manual system looking good right now?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Wow, isn't a manual system looking good right now?
No, a manual system is ALWAYS looking good.

In Engineering, we have the rule of "KISS".... "Keep it simple, stupid!"
 
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