I was under the impression that everything was connected "full-time" and
that the only engagement for 4WD was at the t-case. At least on my '99.
Matt Schroeder wrote:
>
> Well actually, it isn't what operates the t-case, it has to do with the hubs
> in the front drive system. I should have explained myself better. Mine
> went out and the hubs will not engage without it. I have an '89 Sport 3.9L
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 9:58 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: 2001 t-case info!!!
>
> > > Actually the current 4WD system isn't quite as failsafe as you think.
> At
> > > least in my 4WD there is a vacuum operated actuator that can loose it's
> > > ability to work. Without it you can shift the transfer case and it
> feels
> > > and sounds like it's in 4WD but it is not. Even 4WD low feels normal.
> It
> > > just doesn't hop around corners anymore since it isn't truely engaged.
> > >
> > > I do agree fully that less wiring is a positive thing. Since last week
> I
> > > paid a $600 bill for detection of a short that took out my computer and
> > > transmission converter lockup.
> >
> > When did Dodge start using vacuum for 4WD/tcase engagement on Dakotas??? I
> > know full sizers use this system, but really dont think out Dakotas do.
> > Kyle
> > 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
> >
> >
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