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well its not the shift position sensor I starts in neutral
 
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I have some switches for sale if you want to buy one
 
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mmm ok lets clarify this:

Auto Transmission, **** style electric 4wheel, Correct?

Sorry i hope im not the only guy lost hear?

Hey i know how you feel bud, ive had all kinda issues with my 4X4.-broken sensors, leaking seals, broken hubs, new engagement motor.

My advise is eventually we all reach a limit where we break down and pay a visit to a mechanic....sucks but it happens.
 
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some info about your truck might be helpful. year ect
 
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and the reason i ditched my electric case.. not going into low.
 
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^^^ same here
 
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Non of the fuses seemed to do it:/
 
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well i was playing around with some of my fuses again and i guess one had a bad connection before. 4l works now thanks for the help tho
 
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Another Solution

I realize that this is an old topic and some resolutions were made but I have one of my own (not sure if anyone else covered it because I never read the entire thread). Check/replace your Neutral Safety Switch. In the case of mine, it was a replacement improperly installed. But if the 4x4 module isn't receiving that the vehicle is in neutral when it is, it will not go into 4 low. When changing mine out, I noticed that the switch was likely reading Reverse when it was in fact in Neutral. But if the switch is going bad, same results, no 4 low.
 
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Click here for the 2~4WDTransfer ElectricalDiagram. Believe this diagram is valid for
model years 2001~2005 Explorer+MazdaB+Ranger+SportTrac with a 1354 Series 2~4WDTransferCase;
earlier+later model years use a different ConModule & ShiftMotor.
Click here for more info this 1354 Series 2~4WDTransferCase.

 
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4x4 low not engaging

Originally Posted by sgalka91
hey guys sorry if this is off topic. I was testing my 4 wheel drive on my truck and 4 high works but when i put it in neutral and switch it to 4 low it either wont engage or my indicator in my dash is broke..any suggestions on how to fix this?
2004 Ford XLT. The selector is on the bezel& it’s a five speed transmission. I shut the truck off, put it in neutral then start put it in four wheel low started up the truck backed up less than a foot, and it clicked into low range four-wheel-drive. Hope this helps someone.
 
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