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Nov 15, 2008 | 01:24 PM

highboy390fe

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99 4x4 not working

I've got a 99 f250 with the electric 4x4 when you turn the switch on nothing happens. All the fuses are good, i took the connections off on the shift motor and grease them up and put them back on. I changed the switch with one out of another truck that worked and it wasnt that. Just wondering if its the shift motor? The light on the dash doesnt even come on. Thanks

Nov 15, 2008 | 01:31 PM

megawatt00

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When you switch it into 4-wheel do you hear the shift motor?

Nov 15, 2008 | 01:41 PM

highboy390fe

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NO nothing happens its like you dont even turn the dial

Nov 15, 2008 | 02:21 PM

wilbur996

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Like Jim said, you should hear the shift motor activate when you turn the switch. Check to make sure you have voltage at the shift motor connector. If yes, than you most likely need a new shift motor.

Nov 21, 2008 | 07:24 PM

Big tmiller

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What did you find out on this. Mine is having the exact same problem. I have an 01. Where is the motor located?

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Tom

Nov 21, 2008 | 07:56 PM

wilbur996

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Motor is #2 above. Located on the driver's side of the transfer case.

Nov 21, 2008 | 08:34 PM

Big tmiller

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How hard is it to replace? Is it something one can do in the driveway without too much hassle?

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Tom

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Nov 21, 2008 | 10:36 PM

PaysonPSD

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Originally Posted by Big tmiller

How hard is it to replace? Is it something one can do in the driveway without too much hassle?

Thanks

Tom

Yes, it is easy to get to especially if you don't have a transfer case skid plate. But make sure it is the motor and not a fuse, relay, connector or broken wire. There are two relays under the hood in there own covered box right next to the underhood fuse box. Check your owner's manual. On my 99 they are numbereded relays 41 & 42, and designated ESOF Relay #1 and #2.