Is there a way to deactivate 4x4 on 05 Explorer?

[Johnny Glenn]

Thanks for looking in -- I've got an 05 that is popping from the transfer case - I know the 02 and 03 models have a 4x4 control module that can be unplugged that would fix that problem but I believe that was changed in 04 - is there a way to stop the Auto 4WD and switch to 2WD only?....take off front differential? Thanks

 

[BigRondo]

Have you checked out the Brown Wire Mod?

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194875

 

[Johnny Glenn]

Thanks, I'll give it a try -- I've heard of the mod but didn't know if it would work for 05 models?

 

[BigRondo]

I'm not sure about the years.

 

[D Hook]

I would be happy with just a light that tells me when the 4x4 has auto-engaged and when it's kicked off again. This last weekend, I was on a gravel road. I stopped to pull out onto the highway and spun the tires on the gravel, kicking in the auto-4x4. But I couldn't tell if it went back to 2x4 when I got onto the highway. It FELT as if it was still in 4x4 and was worried I'd do damage to the T-case by driving on dry pavement with it engaged. If there was a light that came on whenever the 4x4 auto was engaged, it would be a big help. That way I'd know it had auto-disengaged after determining there was no more wheel spin detected.

Anyone know how to rig an indicator light like that?