Eastcoastmod
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- 2003 Explorer Limited 4.6
Hi all
2003 ex limited 4.6
simptoms
4x4 hi flashing periodically.
Truck feels like its stuck in 4x4...not really sure
I can press 4x4 low when in neutral and hear two clicks/don't hear 4x4 engage/why I think its already stuck in 4x4/ 4x4 low light comes on
At this point I can press either 4x4 hi or auto and hear two clicks/4x4 low goes out but neither hi or auto lights up/I don't hear anything disengage/
checked the following
no codes
all fuses and relays related to 4x4 are fine
when turning the key both hi and low lights bulb test fine
pulled the control module/no apparent rust or corrosion. cleaned contacts
I haven't check the ground wire on the motor yet. Not sure where it is.
Now the bad. I had slightly larger tires on the truck when I got a flat and had to use the spare/ no knowing what the noise was/I now know I was hearing the transfer case clunking as I drove but only under hard acceleration/
Before I take this too the tranny shop/
Is their still a chance it's the module?
If not, I have access to a nice bay with all tools needed. Can I, should I attempt to change out/repair the transfer case? I've never worked on a tranny or 4x4 of any kind but know my way around the shop.
Thanks in advance for the tips. sorry for the long post.
2003 ex limited 4.6
simptoms
4x4 hi flashing periodically.
Truck feels like its stuck in 4x4...not really sure
I can press 4x4 low when in neutral and hear two clicks/don't hear 4x4 engage/why I think its already stuck in 4x4/ 4x4 low light comes on
At this point I can press either 4x4 hi or auto and hear two clicks/4x4 low goes out but neither hi or auto lights up/I don't hear anything disengage/
checked the following
no codes
all fuses and relays related to 4x4 are fine
when turning the key both hi and low lights bulb test fine
pulled the control module/no apparent rust or corrosion. cleaned contacts
I haven't check the ground wire on the motor yet. Not sure where it is.
Now the bad. I had slightly larger tires on the truck when I got a flat and had to use the spare/ no knowing what the noise was/I now know I was hearing the transfer case clunking as I drove but only under hard acceleration/
Before I take this too the tranny shop/
Is their still a chance it's the module?
If not, I have access to a nice bay with all tools needed. Can I, should I attempt to change out/repair the transfer case? I've never worked on a tranny or 4x4 of any kind but know my way around the shop.
Thanks in advance for the tips. sorry for the long post.
