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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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4x4 problem

I got in my 2006 lincoln tonite to pull 2 bishes out of the yard. I went to put it in 4 low and nothing happened would not go in 4 hi either had trany in neutral foot on brake?? when I start it up the lights for 4x4 light up so I no they are not burnt out any ideas ?? had it in 4lo about 2 months ago to pull trailrer out of field and it worked fine then!!
 
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Solenoid? When my 4x4 wouldn't engage it was from the solenoid, they replaced that and everything worked.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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take a small hammer and lightly tap on the t-case shift motor.


the t-case motor gets corrosion in it and "freezes". the hammer tapping will loosen up the frozen parts/pieces.


not a lasting correction unfortunately. it will work for a while, but eventually the corrosion will be too bad and you'll have to replace that motor
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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once you get it working, it's a good practice to shift into 4x4 at least 1 time per month.

keeps thing working and lubricated. those who do are less likely to have the problem occur
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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4x4 problem

I hit it with a hammer very lightly a copule of times then tried it works great will engage it a couple of times a month from now on thanks for the help
 
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