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Old 01-07-2013, 08:47 PM
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Default 4x4 problems/ 4x4 dash lights blink

We recently got some snow and when I went to turn the dash switch to 4x4 I can hear some clicking like it is trying to engage but it won't, then the 4x4 hi and low lights flash. It did this once before then worked the next day but now it is not reliable. Could it be my transfer case motor? Or the vacuum hubs?? How do you check them both? Thanks for the help in advance!
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Old 01-08-2013, 06:06 AM
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Default Re: 4x4 problems/ 4x4 dash lights blink

im not sure on the hubs but the transfer motor just remove it and flip the switch and see if it works
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Old 01-08-2013, 09:29 PM
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Try shifting to 4x4 without the transfer motor?
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Old 01-10-2013, 07:25 AM
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Default Re: 4x4 problems/ 4x4 dash lights blink

Also the 4x4 and dome light are on the same realy...when the lights blink try turning on your dome light ..if it doesnt come on or if it does come on but flickers a lot then its the relay in the dash. I had this issue.

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Old 01-10-2013, 09:55 AM
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Default Re: 4x4 problems/ 4x4 dash lights blink

Thanks, the dome light does work and I have checked the relay as well, I do think the manual hubs are a good idea, I just didn't want to spend 100+ dollars to find out its my shift motor. I will prolly end up investing in some either way though
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Old 01-10-2013, 11:03 AM
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Default Re: 4x4 problems/ 4x4 dash lights blink

There is a how to on the ranger station forum tech library for cleaning rebuilding the shift motor.
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Old 01-10-2013, 11:18 AM
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Default Re: 4x4 problems/ 4x4 dash lights blink

sounds like the problem my brothers explorer had, i ended up having to replace the tcase shifter motor on it
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Old 01-11-2013, 07:15 AM
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Default Re: 4x4 problems/ 4x4 dash lights blink

Thanks for the feedback I think I'm going to look into getting a new motor
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Old 01-11-2013, 08:40 AM
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Dont throw your old motor away...it is rebuildable..and pretty easy to do it.
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:12 AM
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Default Re: 4x4 problems/ 4x4 dash lights blink

i[RIGHT]t sound lie its just the switch is bad I had tht same problem the light will flash if its unplugged to so check the connect behind the dash and see if its stil plugged in if it is replace the switch
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Old 01-11-2013, 02:09 PM
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Default Re: 4x4 problems/ 4x4 dash lights blink

Ok thanks ill look up how to rebuild the old one if its easy and will save me a little money! And I don't think that it is the switch because I can hear it trying to engage when I do try and turn it on
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