4x4/RSC Trac control fail safe?

[Cozmik]

Hey all. I've been having issues with my 4x4 self engaging on dry roads. I figure it's a rear speed/ABS/wheel sensor issue. I pulled fuses 17 & 18 from under the hood as suggested in other threads. I also went as far as pulling fuse 8 (4x4 shift motor) fuse as well. Its still engaging the front wheels.

I'm at a loss. Usually I would just order some parts or take it to a shop but I got laid off 2 weeks ago, so I need a band aid solution in the interim. I thought those 3 fuses would be it. Any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks everyone.

 

[Ronin8002]

Could you remove the front driveshaft? That would at least keep it from bothering you until you can get the problem figured out and fixed.

 

[Cozmik]

Could you remove the front driveshaft? That would at least keep it from bothering you until you can get the problem figured out and fixed.

I attempted that this afternoon. Undoing the u joint at the front diff was straight forward but I wasn't sure how to remove it on the t-case end. Also I didn't know if that would leave the t-case open, exposed and leaking fluid.

 

[Ronin8002]

I am not sure but I think it is a separate piece that holds the T-Case oil in. It looks like some type of CV joint that the front driveshaft connects to before it goes into the T-case. Shop manual doesn't say anything about draining the T-case, but it does say to remove the T-Case end first if you are going to remove the driveshaft completely so that when you pull it out of the CV housing it doesn't pinch the CV boot.

 

[Cozmik]

Thanks. I'll crank it up again tomorrow and undo the t-case end and see what happens.