4x4 traction stuck
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4x4 traction stuck
Hi everyone. Look I have a little 4x4 transmission problem. When I use it in 4x4 low, and then try to deactivate it doesn't do it at all. Stays with the 4x4 on although the indicator is off. I can only deactivate when I completely stop, active 4x4 again and return to single traction. Does anybody knows why the truck do it?
Greetings.
Pd. my truck it's a F150 Lariat 2004
Greetings.
Pd. my truck it's a F150 Lariat 2004
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As Oldguy4 said, try backing up in a straight line about 20 feet or so after switching it out of 4 Low. This should relieve any binding that may be keeping gears locked together...which will enable the transfer to actually shift as needed.
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You have to switch out of 4x4lo in a very specific process. You cannot just go straight from 4x4lo to 4x2 with the switch.
4x4 Lo -> Come to a Stop -> Transmission in Park -> Switch to 4x4 Hi -> Wait for dash to indicate -> Switch to 4x2 -> Wait for Dash to Indicate
and as mentioned, sometimes driveline torque will cause the IWE to get bound up. A simple change of direction (reverse) will do wonders and allow the IWE to release.
4x4 Lo -> Come to a Stop -> Transmission in Park -> Switch to 4x4 Hi -> Wait for dash to indicate -> Switch to 4x2 -> Wait for Dash to Indicate
and as mentioned, sometimes driveline torque will cause the IWE to get bound up. A simple change of direction (reverse) will do wonders and allow the IWE to release.
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I have an 05 xlt screw, and mine won't change unless I'm in nuetral. In park it will not change.
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Neutral for me as well. When i shift i go from 4x2 high to 4x4 high then to 4x4 low all in neutral and same going out.
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Thanks you all for response. In fact all your responses was very helpful. I try it this afternoon and work great going backwards a little. Problem solved. But one more question. Is there any way to check if my 4x4 transmission is damaged? just for precaution.
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Driving in 4lo on hard surface is really the only way to hurt the drive train. There is a failsafe of sort to not allow engaging 4lo while moving, imagine dropping into low by accident at 40 or 50 mph...... drive train would be all over the road.
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