four wheel drive ?'s
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four wheel drive ?'s
I have a 94 ranger 5spd with the push button tcase when i put the button it goes into 4h prefect but when i follow the instructions to go into 4l it wont do anything u cant hear the tcase motor move or anything. i have tried finding the "sweet spot" in the clutch and just barely touching the breaks does anyone know anyways to test to find out what it really is. how do i test the switch on the dash to c if u need a new switch and that stuff individually i have heard the solenoid for 4l might be bad im not sure whats wrong but i do that since i have 327 gears when i go down my logging road and starting getting into the really rough stuff i want me 4L so i don't have to ride the clutch thanks alot guys im willing to try anything i don't have much money to work with so give me ideas plz
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actually if it doesn't shift into 4-Lo within a couple seconds, then there is a problem.....and the brake doesn't matter......
if you can't hear the motor shift, i would suggest taking the motor off (leaving it plugged in) and have someone switch it back and forth from 4-Hi to 4-Lo while watching the motor mechanism to see if it operates......if it doesn't, then a new shift motor is in order....
if you can't hear the motor shift, i would suggest taking the motor off (leaving it plugged in) and have someone switch it back and forth from 4-Hi to 4-Lo while watching the motor mechanism to see if it operates......if it doesn't, then a new shift motor is in order....
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thanks man but i still dont understand y i could go into 4H with no problem and the motor works fine in 4H but not into 4L i dont think it has ever been use because im the second owner of the truck and the guy i bought it from did nothing but drive it on the highway and only in the winter did he use the 4H and i dont think he ever used 4L so im pretty confused on a new motor or what but thanks i will try it tommarow night and let u know
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Originally Posted by Downey
I have a 94 ranger 5spd with the push button tcase when i put the button it goes into 4h prefect but when i follow the instructions to go into 4l it wont do anything u cant hear the tcase motor move or anything. i have tried finding the "sweet spot" in the clutch and just barely touching the breaks does anyone know anyways to test to find out what it really is. how do i test the switch on the dash to c if u need a new switch and that stuff individually i have heard the solenoid for 4l might be bad im not sure whats wrong but i do that since i have 327 gears when i go down my logging road and starting getting into the really rough stuff i want me 4L so i don't have to ride the clutch thanks alot guys im willing to try anything i don't have much money to work with so give me ideas plz
thanks
thanks
Exact same truck here - is yours manual? try putting the trans in reverse (with the clutch in), and pressing the 4lo.
Lemme know if that works for ya.
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
if you can't hear the motor shift, i would suggest taking the motor off (leaving it plugged in) and have someone switch it back and forth from 4-Hi to 4-Lo while watching the motor mechanism to see if it operates......if it doesn't, then a new shift motor is in order....
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a shift motor is a pretty expensive guess. there are quite a few controls in the 4LO circuit that do not affect the 4HI circuit. i would isolate and check those before i started throwin parts at the truck.
i dont have a 94, therefore i dont have a 94 EVTM either, so i cannot specifically help you with what to look for. generally, the brake switch, clutch switch, VSS, and neutral switch are common components to be included in the 4LO circuit. a failure of any of these could prevent the shift motor shiftin from 4HI to 4LO.
the most common failure mode i have seen for the shift motor is to lock up completely. it may very well turn out to be a shift motor failure, BUT i would make damn sure i knew nuthin else was the problem first.
search down a wiring diagram and diagnose the complete circuit. i looked on autozone and didnt find one there. maybe a haynes manual, or definitely a EVTM would help.
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Originally Posted by gumby
so, did you use a Ouiji board, or a magic 8 ball to diagnose his issue?
Originally Posted by gumby
i dont have a 94, therefore i dont have a 94 EVTM either, so i cannot specifically help you with what to look for. generally, the brake switch, clutch switch, VSS, and neutral switch are common components to be included in the 4LO circuit. a failure of any of these could prevent the shift motor shiftin from 4HI to 4LO.
the most common failure mode i have seen for the shift motor is to lock up completely. it may very well turn out to be a shift motor failure, BUT i would make damn sure i knew nuthin else was the problem first.
search down a wiring diagram and diagnose the complete circuit. i looked on autozone and didnt find one there. maybe a haynes manual, or definitely a EVTM would help.
the most common failure mode i have seen for the shift motor is to lock up completely. it may very well turn out to be a shift motor failure, BUT i would make damn sure i knew nuthin else was the problem first.
search down a wiring diagram and diagnose the complete circuit. i looked on autozone and didnt find one there. maybe a haynes manual, or definitely a EVTM would help.
Originally Posted by Gumby
a shift motor is a pretty expensive guess. there are quite a few controls in the 4LO circuit that do not affect the 4HI circuit. i would isolate and check those before i started throwin parts at the truck.
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Maurice i love you truck first of all and i love how u know what ur talking about some people dont need to be *******s when ur trying to help someone out i dont appecate it when some on tells someone else that their idea is **** and it isnt the problem if they knew the problem y not just tell me so thanks again and im glad u got ur truck back from the wreck i was watching the tread the whole time thanks alot man
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Originally Posted by Downey
people dont need to be *******s when ur trying to help someone out i dont appecate it when some on tells someone else that their idea is **** and it isnt the problem if they knew the problem y not just tell me
takin the motor off and watchin it will ONLY confirm that there is a problem. it WILL NOT confirm whether or not replacing the motor will fix your problem.
good luck.
Last edited by gumby; 11-14-2007 at 03:03 PM.
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