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4X4 not working

I've read everything I could find on this site about 4X4 problems and solutions. I cannot pin point the problem. Both the 4-LO and 4-HI lights come on right after starting and then go off. I can hear the clicking noise when I turn it to 4-HI and the light comes on. When I switch it to 4-LO there's no clicking and the light does not come on. There's no doubt that its not pulling in 4X4. I checked all the fuses and the fluid. No idea what's wrong.


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Its a 1998 3.0 by the way.
 
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Maybe a seized transfer case...

Do you have manual hubs?
 
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I may sound retarded but I'm not sure if I have manual hubs. I do have the electronic shift though.
 
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When you turn the switch to put it into 4x4 hi/lo, make sure #1 it is in neutral.. and #2 the transfer case will not engage unless you have your foot on the brake. Well, that is, if your putting it in 4X4 Lo, not sure about 4X4 Hi. Sorry, that may be obvious, but it's a simple mistake a lot of guys make! Lol! Good luck!!
 
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wait does it go into 4-High? Cause if it does getting 4-lo to work sucks in electronic shift, put it in 4-lo, let it sit for a minute, shut the truck off leaving it in 4-lo and then turn it back on. wahla
 
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