4x4 low problem
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Laughing Gas
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From: Caro, MI
4x4 low problem
Ever since I bought the truck back in August of 06, the 4x4 low has been a problem to get into and out of. It is electronic so I am affaid to use it and not be able to get it out. I think the electronic 4x4 uses electric solenoids to shift, or does it actually use vacuum to shift? Has anybody else had this problem? If so, what did you have to do to fix it? How much are the solenoids?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Caro, MI
Tried everything. I found the best why to put it in and remove it from low is be at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and be going DOWN a steep hill and it will usually engage and disengage easy, but other than that, it can be a pain to engage and disengage.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
The truck must be in neutral with foot on break. Turn **** to 4x4 low, might take a few seconds for the motor to shift the transfer case into low. With the truck off and key in on position, stand outside by drivers seat. Turn switch to 4x4 high and listen for motor sound, you should hear the motor run. Do the same with 4x4 low, should hear the motor run. That will tell you how long it should take to change the gears.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Originally Posted by Onecrazyblackredneck
mine doesnt engage at all, sorry not trying to hi jack thread.....
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Laughing Gas
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From: Caro, MI
Originally Posted by miller_feed
The truck must be in neutral with foot on break. Turn **** to 4x4 low, might take a few seconds for the motor to shift the transfer case into low. With the truck off and key in on position, stand outside by drivers seat. Turn switch to 4x4 high and listen for motor sound, you should hear the motor run. Do the same with 4x4 low, should hear the motor run. That will tell you how long it should take to change the gears.
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Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Yes, a motor to shift to 4x4 high, 4x4 low, back to 2x4. Look on the transfer case and you can see the motor.
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Originally Posted by Onecrazyblackredneck
mine doesnt engage at all, sorry not trying to hi jack thread.....