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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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4X4 Question

Sorry to post about another 4X4 question but i have been reading other post to try to solve my problem but maybe someone can help me. i have a 2000 f-250 auto 5.4l with the ESOF 4X4. had it in auto and in 4 and it was not working cause my rear end was sliding. then later on it stared working again when i got stuck.. Im guessing vacuum leak? my vents dont switch to defrost. but im new at this ESOF stuff. so where can i check for vacuum leaks if that might be the problem. thanks
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:33 AM
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Check the vacuum lines that go to the knuckle behind the wheel.They tend to rot away.Easy fix.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Easiest way to check the front hubs is turn them to LOCK and see if you have 4x4. If that works, go back and start checking the auto-locking system.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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it does lock when i turn it to lock. i found on the drivers side the line was loose fixed that and it worked for about 5 min then became disengaged. tried it again and only engaged for about 30 seconds to a min. all other lines look good thinking maybe the hub itself is leaking or could it be the vaccum solinoid?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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If the hubs are locking for the initial vacuum pulse (approximately 45 seconds) and then one unlocks, sounds like the hub itself is not latching - which usually means the latch is broken. That's what happened to mine.

You might want to get used to manually locking them.
 
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