tallpalehandsome

So im convinced I have the iwe solenoid problem,...its an 05, and when its in 2wd the screaming from the front end can be heard by anyone on the street...when i put it in 4x4 the noise stops...
my question is how much is this gona cost me to fix. i just ordered new tires (( and how can i avoid the dealership screwing me, im far from a mechanic and i dont really know how to explain that i know what it is, without saying "i have the iwe solenoid problem"
fyi, my vacuum hose was replaced under warranty a few months back, but the solenoid hasnt been touched

id like to shoot the ******* who came up with electronic 4x4

help me tom cruise!!!

ATOM

i just fixed a truck with the same problems, it could be several things
1. it could be the iwe solenoid
2.the 4x4 actuator may be tore
3.one of the hoses is cracked

if you have a vacuum checker, start off with checking the pressure, if you do not, take it in and have them diagnose it....the truck i fixed had a crack in the rubber seal on the actuator, hence letting the vacuum leak and make the wheel end move in and out, hearing a wooshing sound.

tallpalehandsome

you know when the doctor puts that stick in your mouth and says say "ahhhhhh"
thats what it sounds like, but VERY loud

ATOM

well i know what it sounds like, but you need to pinpoint what part of the 4x4 is at fault....i could slap you with a $1000 bill and replace the hole 4x4 system, but it could only be a 30 dollar part that is the issue or a 115 dollar part, however leaving it unfixed, can cause the splines in the hub to become damaged and escalate the cost of the repair.

tallpalehandsome

lol alright thanks, well its going to the dealer first thing in the morning.
hopefully the 20 mile treck to the dealer doesnt destroy it any further...in the rain to boot

ATOM

20 miles won't be an issue, for some reason the dealer heard told the guy he could drive it, retards....

User14186

Hey atom,not trying to say your wrong on anything,cause your right on all of it,lol.But i do know that their was a recal on this problem that he is explaining.Mine did the same thing that his is doing.Mine was fully paid for from the stealership and i was after my warentee was up.let me know if you would like me to furnish the recall number????

ATOM

you are incorrect as far as i know, they never did a recall on the iwe solenoid, they did post a service bulletin though

tallpalehandsome

good god if there is some kind of recall, any kind that i can mention to the service desk then please let me know lol
anything paid for when it might not need to be is a waste

Jake T.

My 04' does the same thing. I switch it in and out of 4-wheel a few times and the noise stops. I describe the noise like a power steering pump sound.