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In a bind, no AWD/4HI/4LO :-(
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Snowboarder7710
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ive heard of this issue with f150s as well...if you havent used 4x4 in a while, sometimes the shift motor will get stuck. try tapping it with a hammer lightly. usually thats enough to break it free and allow it to move. i got my 98 to work again after doing that. and i just switched it in 4x4 once every couple of weeks and i never had an issue with it.
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Thanks Snowboarder. I used it a few months ago to pull stumps, but haven't since then. With all the rain and ponding, wanted the extra reassurance of 4AWD. Will post results when I figure it out...just odd that nothing happens when turning the roatary switch at all....my first sense of no power....still troubleshooting.
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no problem...hope youre able to get it fixed!!!
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Today was pleasently warmer and no more rain.
I pulled every fuse in the passenger compartment and under the hood too. All fuses inside were good-to-go. Fuses under the hood had never been removed for any reason whatsoever. A few of the mega-fuses had some white powder on them is the best way I can describe it....took the fine file to them and replaced.
Pulled out the ramps to drive up and start searching underneath and just before shifting into Drive, I rotated the know to 4AWD and shazam the light illuminated and I heard the solenoid engage. Took it a step further to 4HI and same thing, then 4LO and it too engaged. Drove back/forth cycling two times in all ranges and seems like it is fixed.
Must have been one of the fuses. I have added it to my once a fill-up things to do to ensure it continues to operate correctly.
Again, thanks to all that contributed & best.
PanHandler.
Today was pleasently warmer and no more rain.
I pulled every fuse in the passenger compartment and under the hood too. All fuses inside were good-to-go. Fuses under the hood had never been removed for any reason whatsoever. A few of the mega-fuses had some white powder on them is the best way I can describe it....took the fine file to them and replaced.
Pulled out the ramps to drive up and start searching underneath and just before shifting into Drive, I rotated the know to 4AWD and shazam the light illuminated and I heard the solenoid engage. Took it a step further to 4HI and same thing, then 4LO and it too engaged. Drove back/forth cycling two times in all ranges and seems like it is fixed.
Must have been one of the fuses. I have added it to my once a fill-up things to do to ensure it continues to operate correctly.
Again, thanks to all that contributed & best.
PanHandler.
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Glad you got it working also thanks for the update its always nice to know the results
when you get a chance and the weather gets nice take some electronic spray cleaner and re-pull the fuses and spay the contact area as that may help if there is any other corrosion build up
when you get a chance and the weather gets nice take some electronic spray cleaner and re-pull the fuses and spay the contact area as that may help if there is any other corrosion build up
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you may also want to put a coating of Noalox on the contact area you can get some at Home Depot, Lowes or an Electrical Supply House
Noalox Anti-Oxidant Compound - Ideal Industries Inc
Noalox Anti-Oxidant Compound - Ideal Industries Inc
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