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Old 03-09-2011, 11:04 AM
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4x4 not working?

My 4x4 is not working when hubs are on auto. This is my first 4x4 so im not to familiar with these. I was reading on here about the vacuum lines, but i never really seen how/what to change to make it work.
any help is appreciated, thanks.
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Old 03-09-2011, 11:19 AM
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My 4x4 is not working when hubs are on auto. This is my first 4x4 so im not to familiar with these. I was reading on here about the vacuum lines, but i never really seen how/what to change to make it work.
any help is appreciated, thanks.
it could possibly be the 2 relays for hi and low 4x4 thats what was wrong with my truck
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Old 03-09-2011, 11:34 AM
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when you switch it to 4wd can you hear the motor engage in the transfercase?
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Old 03-09-2011, 04:33 PM
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when you switch it to 4wd can you hear the motor engage in the transfercase?
no, dont hear anything
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Old 03-09-2011, 05:30 PM
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so it works when you manually lock the hubs?
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Old 03-09-2011, 05:34 PM
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if it works with hubs locked in.. its one of the seals behind the hub..
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Old 03-09-2011, 05:34 PM
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so it works when you manually lock the hubs?
Yes, works fine with the hubs locked, its only when they are on auto
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Old 03-09-2011, 05:37 PM
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if it works with hubs locked in.. its one of the seals behind the hub..
How do I fix that?
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Old 03-09-2011, 05:38 PM
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I'll bet its the seal, you can get them at your local parts store.. about $50each. give or take each store....
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Old 03-09-2011, 05:40 PM
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Ok thanks...ill check them out
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