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Old 01-21-2013, 04:53 PM
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I have my 1994 ford ranger v6. on my truck there is a problem with my 4x4 and I meed help fixing it. the 4x4 dash light is on and also the light next to the 4x4 buttom on the switch but the 4x4 is not on, and neither is the low range light on the switch. please help I need this fixed soon due to all the snow!
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Old 01-21-2013, 04:55 PM
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Hubs locking in?,

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Old 01-21-2013, 05:03 PM
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how would I know if they do or not? sorry im not too familiar with 4x4
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Old 01-21-2013, 05:04 PM
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You should feel them lock in

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Old 01-21-2013, 05:10 PM
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I dont feel or hear anything
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Old 01-21-2013, 05:16 PM
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What exactly is the issue your having

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Old 01-21-2013, 05:20 PM
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the 4x4 isnt working but the 4x4 dash light is on as well as the switch light but I can neither turn it off or get the 4x4 to actually work
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Old 01-21-2013, 05:22 PM
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Do you have any traction at all? Have you tried driving?

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Old 01-21-2013, 05:26 PM
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I drive it daily but I know the 4x4 isn't on even though the lights on
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Old 01-21-2013, 05:34 PM
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Check the hubs

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Old 01-21-2013, 05:36 PM
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theyre automatic locking hubs and I don't think they are engaging
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Old 01-21-2013, 05:38 PM
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Then pull them apart and see what the issue is...or swap them out for manual ones

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Old 01-21-2013, 05:40 PM
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but then why would the dash light be on but me una
ble to switch it off?
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Old 01-21-2013, 06:03 PM
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Put the truck up on 4 very strong jack stands hit 4wd and see if all 4 wheels spin

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Old 01-21-2013, 06:17 PM
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ill l try that but how would I turn off the 4x4 first because it seems like the switch and light is always on
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