4x4 switch does not do any thing

[Guad31B]

i have a 1999 explorer sport and when i turn the 4x4 switch the light does not turn on the 4x4 does not engauge. what could be causing this problem

 

[XLT]

Sounds like it could be your shift motor on the transfer case. A quick test is to tap the motor with a hammer. Sometimes this helps and the truck will shift into 4wd. If this is the case it means you need to replace the motor.

 

[Glen4X4]

i have a 1999 explorer sport and when i turn the 4x4 switch the light does not turn on the 4x4 does not engauge. what could be causing this problem

You have a torque on demand t-case does the 4X4 lights ever flash? The 4X4 is controlled by the GEM. Is the plug on the back of the switch fully connected?

 

[Guad31B]

i havent noticed the lights flash but its not my truck im looking to buy it but if the 4x4 fix costs to much then ill nuy a different 1

 

[Glen4X4]

Well if its for sale its a possibility it may have had an aftermarket stereo which requires the removal of the bezel sometimes and the switch may have come unplugged.

 

[TooManyTrucks]

Could also be transmission control module behind passenger kick panel or glove box(?)...200-300 buck part fails quite a bit..symptom is as you described..no 4x4 lights when you start and no action from control...I just replaced on 2001 ranger