what now?
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what now?
guys, i got 2 problems.. i sank my truck in muddy water up to the doors, and during this hour or two of attempting to get out, i realized my 4-wheel drive didnt seem to be engaging. So my question to you guys...is there anything especially important for me to do after sinking it like that?
i saw some info about troubleshooting 4x4 problems, but looked a little over my head. Is there an easier post that someone knows about? i need pictures. will ATTEMPT to diagnose/fix it myself if able.
i saw some info about troubleshooting 4x4 problems, but looked a little over my head. Is there an easier post that someone knows about? i need pictures. will ATTEMPT to diagnose/fix it myself if able.
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guys, i got 2 problems.. i sank my truck in muddy water up to the doors, and during this hour or two of attempting to get out, i realized my 4-wheel drive didnt seem to be engaging. So my question to you guys...is there anything especially important for me to do after sinking it like that?
i saw some info about troubleshooting 4x4 problems, but looked a little over my head. Is there an easier post that someone knows about? i need pictures. will ATTEMPT to diagnose/fix it myself if able.
i saw some info about troubleshooting 4x4 problems, but looked a little over my head. Is there an easier post that someone knows about? i need pictures. will ATTEMPT to diagnose/fix it myself if able.
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1. Check your fuses
2. Frequently engage your 4x4 (even if it's not needed)
Found this suggestion with a quick search:
The fix was to have someone sit in the seat & turn the switch while 2nd person tapped on 4x4 solenoid underneath the truck (next to the gearbox (seen from rear of truck) about directly below middle-rear-seat). It must have become stuck (or rusted) together? Little taps while engaging switch 'unfroze' it.
Same suggestion:
Tap the selenoid on the transfer case while someone is in the truck working the 4x4 switch - it works... I replaced the Vacuum Selenoid on the firewall as well as the 4x4 relays for nothing, The transfer case selenoid was stuck. Ford wanted 700 bucks to fix it, with all the new parts I used it totaled 45 bucks, but all it need is a few taps with a rubber hammer. It's a Very Very simple fix...
either the switch is bad or the motor that controls the switch some models also have a vacuum switch on top of the transfer case that gets stuck
2. Frequently engage your 4x4 (even if it's not needed)
Found this suggestion with a quick search:
The fix was to have someone sit in the seat & turn the switch while 2nd person tapped on 4x4 solenoid underneath the truck (next to the gearbox (seen from rear of truck) about directly below middle-rear-seat). It must have become stuck (or rusted) together? Little taps while engaging switch 'unfroze' it.
Same suggestion:
Tap the selenoid on the transfer case while someone is in the truck working the 4x4 switch - it works... I replaced the Vacuum Selenoid on the firewall as well as the 4x4 relays for nothing, The transfer case selenoid was stuck. Ford wanted 700 bucks to fix it, with all the new parts I used it totaled 45 bucks, but all it need is a few taps with a rubber hammer. It's a Very Very simple fix...
either the switch is bad or the motor that controls the switch some models also have a vacuum switch on top of the transfer case that gets stuck
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When I had a Jeep, I had the same problem sometimes. Was fixed the same way that 2004 F150 Offroad said. Tap the selenoid on the transfer case while someone is in the truck working the 4x4 switch. Worked most of the time for us