4x4 not working

200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD
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CHRIS BURGE
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My hubs are locked and 4x4. The light is on but the front wheels are not engaging. What can I check next?
Mar 6, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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STRAILER
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Hey Chris,

This could be a problem with the transfer case or the shifter/actuator, Does your truck have a shifter or a button to engage the 4x4? If ther is a button then I would think it is the transfer case actuator. Here is a diagram to help you get an eye on what is going on.

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
Mar 9, 2017 at 1:01 AM
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CHRIS BURGE
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It is a button. Thanks, I appreciate the help. It would be the actuator then.
Mar 9, 2017 at 1:34 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep this is what I would look at first.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Mar 9, 2017 at 1:47 AM
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