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  1. J

    If your 4WD switch looks like this AUTO, 4HI, 4LO then...

    I've been running my '98 in this mode for a year now. I modified my system at the transfer case by adding a double pole-double throw switch to disable both speed sensors. This automatically forces the system into 2wd. It is true, to re-engage any of the 4wd modes you usually have to restart...
  2. J

    4wd lo/hi flashing: my mechanic's feedback

    Your problem is most likely a bad connection to one of the speed sensors in the transfer case or a bad sensor itself. The 4wd engagement motor could also be the problem as others have stated but before you replace it, check all the connections to the transfer case to ensure they're all sound and...
  3. J

    '98 4wd in Auto mode constantly engages/disengages when accelerating

    To test your theory, I disconnected the four wires connecting both speed sensors and the problem went away. I actually like the way the truck drove after this. It was much smoother and quieter w/o the front drive shaft engaging. It also seemed alittle . quicker. This also tells me that one of...
  4. J

    '98 4wd in Auto mode constantly engages/disengages when accelerating

    Robert, I haven't seen any type of lights or indication that anything has changed when this is happening. I did put the Control Trac into 4H momentarily to see if the symptoms were still evident. They weren't so I think you're on the right track because it does feel like the system is reacting...
  5. J

    '98 4wd in Auto mode constantly engages/disengages when accelerating

    I have a '98 XLT SOHC. When in "Auto Mode" 4wd with the Control Trac system, it attempts to engage/disengage on dry pavement under acceleration. It makes all kinds of banging and grinding sounds due to the fact that that's it's engaging on dry pavement, which makes sense. I've had it to...
  6. J

    Shuddering at idle in 98 XLT

    Hey Mike, I had the similar vibration and pulsing at idle with my '98 XLT. I brought it back to the dealer a couple of times for this. At first they acted like I was crazy but I was pretty insistant about getting this fixed after spending 30 grand for this truck. Finally they told me that...
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