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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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4x4 Auto

Correct me if I am wrong, the Auto feature in the 4x4 is operated on vacuum. Locking the hubs in is 4x4 with the switch in 4x4. I have an 04 and I was wondering if and what there is to fix the vacuum 4x4 when in the unlock or free postion with the front hubs. I also noticed when the hubs are locked in and I put it in 4x4 my heater will change to defrost no matter what I have it set on. Any Ideas?--Thanks
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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you have a vacuume leak would be my guess. anytime there is a loss of vacuum to the a/c controll head it will always default to defrost.

with autolocking hubs yes they are vacuume operated. they can be engauged by hand if you so choose though.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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had the same problem in my 2001 7.3, turned out to be a bad vaccum pump.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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Do remember what it cost you to get that replaced?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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It was not that expensive if my mind serves correct. got the vaccum pump at dealer, easy to replace, but check all your lines going to it as well.
 
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