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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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any1 have any ideas on what wouls cause the 4 lo to not work, 4 hi works great but it wont go in 4 lo, dosnt even make a noise when i hit the button
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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With the electric shift you must shift into 4H first.

To shift from 4H into 4L shift the transmission into Neutral, be totally stopped, then push 4L. Instructions should be on the visor.

Yours is a frequent question and there is lots of information here if you do not get results and a 4L light. If you have not seen it look above at Forums then under it, Search.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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it pops out 4x4 all together when i hit 4 lo
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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First is the VSS working good? It controls speedometer and automatic transmission shift points and lets the module know if you are stopped and in neutral.
 

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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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iv been havin vss probs, but i tried it again an hour later and it works... idk
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Intermittent VSS problems usually mean its gotten some sort of crud from inside the diff all over it. Sometimes removing it, wiping it down really well and replacing it will rectify the problem. If the problem persists consider replacement. It could well be the root of the 4 low issue. If the 4-WD module cannot tell whether the truck is moving or not, it will behave exactly as you described.
 
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