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Old 04-08-2019, 08:18 AM
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Just bought an 06 F150 when I switch it to 4wd it doesn't engage I don't hear anything anything clicking nor does the 4wd light in the instrument cluster illuminate how do I diagnose this?? Where do I start
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can you tell if the front hubs lock in? I know shift motors were not all that uncommon on those
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is your transfer case manual shift or switch?
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I test drove one that did the same thing. The dash switch was loose. Reach up behind there and make sure it is plugged in.
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pull codes, could be vacuum solenoid or shift motor, they are most common.
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