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I don't know what to do anymore I need help I have a 97 with a 4.6 auto transition with a manual 4x4 shifter and I can't get the 4x4 to work right. It shifts smooth from 4x4 high and low light comes on the dash. I've removed and replaced-the transfer case with a low milage one (it was bad) axel fluid, and u joints. It still looks like the front wheels aren't turning when I almost got stuck in the snow this morning. I really need to fix this cause I have to go to work no matter the weather and I need my truck to be able to handle some snow! Please help if you could help I would really appreciate it
Start at the solenoid relays under the hood. The solenoid with pink line that is the one that keeps the front diff disengaged. When you activate 4x4 the solenoid shuts off that vacuum to the pink line, and turns on the other solenoid so vacuum is present on the blue line. If you have good vacuum on the blue line go under and see if the actuator is moving.
Start at the solenoid relays under the hood. The solenoid with pink line that is the one that keeps the front diff disengaged. When you activate 4x4 the solenoid shuts off that vacuum to the pink line, and turns on the other solenoid so vacuum is present on the blue line. If you have good vacuum on the blue line go under and see if the actuator is moving.
thank u for replying any chance you know where the solenoids are located
Try pulling the vacuum lines (a two-line rubber connector) off each solenoid. then reconnect just the black line portion of the connector. This will leave open the line of each solenoid that actually goes to the actuator that engages your front differential. Then you can determine if there is a vacuum present on the solenoid.
Behind the battery Try pulling the vacuum lines (a two-line rubber connector) off each solenoid. then reconnect just the black line portion of the connector. This will leave open the line of each solenoid that actually goes to the actuator that engages your front differential. Then you can determine if there is a vacuum present on the solenoid.
Any other suggestions besides the solenoids? I'm ordering them there 30 bucks a piece and I know mine are original. I really need to get this problem fixed
Alternative suggestion. Get rid of the fault prone vacuum system and replace it with a cable lock. One pull of a **** and you're locked in. I bought mine off of eBay for about $120, installed in half an hour, and it's worked flawlessly for 5 years. This is the exact kit here:
Alternative suggestion. Get rid of the fault prone vacuum system and replace it with a cable lock. One pull of a **** and you're locked in. I bought mine off of eBay for about $120, installed in half an hour, and it's worked flawlessly for 5 years. This is the exact kit here:
so I wouldn't need to bother with the solenoids with this kit?
4x4 problem please help
