'01 4.0 4WD acting odd.....

[solstice]

Hi all,

Thanks for letting me join this well informed message board/forum !!!!!!!
I have a 4WD issue....if anyone could help?
2001 Eddie Bauer 4.0 has electronic 4wd, well the other day I got in and turned the four wheel drive on in preparation for the winter season, and back tires just spun, I tried 4lo it clunks in but nothing. Although, when the switch is in 4 Hi, on snowy roads the back tires will spin the truck will pick up speed then the four wheel drive kicks in, but when I stop its out of 4 wd again. It seems like the more rpms or if I stay on the gas the 4wd stays in, loose those rpms take foot off gas loose 4wd...
Any ideas would be greatful, and helpful!!!!!!

Thanks a bunch !!!!!

 

[JDraper]

Welcome to the forum!

When this occurs, what position is the switch in? 4x4 auto or 4x4 high?

 

[solstice]

That was quick.

Hey thanks for responding!!!


This happens when it is in 4 Hi, as far as 4lo it probably does the same thing, but does not engage in Auto.

Thanks!!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Did you check to see if the shift motor is turning to the correct position?

 

[solstice]

No I have not, and honestly being as handy as I think I am,
I would have to ask, how I would check to see if the shift motor is turning to the correct position? And if its not is there a inexpensive cure?

Do you think that it could be vacuum line?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check the sticky thread in the transmission section on the 4X4 shift motor.