Hey all, got another question; 1998 Durango SLT 5.2 4WD

(no owner's manual)

How can I tell if the 4WD is engaged besides looking at the lever? Is there supposed to be a light on the dash, or on the top of or to the side of the 4wd lever on the floor?

When I turn the ignition on but don't start the car, I don't see any lights in the dash that have to do with 4wd, nor do I see any on or near the 4wd shift lever console.

Thanks!

 

their should be a light on the dash that says "4wd part time" (even though your durango doesnt have pt 4wd)

 

there was a light on the dash, shouldn't I see it when I turn the key to "ON" but don't start the engine? (unless the bulb is burned out).

My Durango is part-time 4WD, the floor lever selections are 2WD (hi), 4WD HI, N and 4WD LO

Thanks,

Joe

 

Then you do NOT have the PT case! You have the NV231 Transfer Case. Check the seal to ensure. Located on the rear of the T-case 3/4 the way up on a round tag.


Technically, they both are a "Part Time" case, but the 242HD case has an extra position called "4X4 PT" meaning 5 separate positions. These are a....PITA.....to operate however the best.....IMHO



Anyway to ensure you are out of 4X4 turn the wheel sharply on dry pavement and pull forward or reverse ans see if it hops. If it does it is still engaged.

 

I will check that next time -- I thought I remember feeling a "chatter" last time I turned sharply and the lever was (I thought) in 2WD HI -- is it possible it's not releasing from 4WD?

The vacuum lines under the hood are all good. When I am stopped and move the lever from N to 4LO I feel a little "crunch"...

Still, does anyone know if my '98 has any lights or indicators besides the position of the lever to indicate what mode the transfer case is in?

You guys rock!

 

My '98 has lights in the gauge cluster (at the bottom right about level with the steering wheel) that indicate if im in 4w pt, 4w ft, or 4w lo....

 

Could I have lights out in the dash, or I remember seeing something about the switch on the transfer case being bad and causing no display in the truck? thx

 

That you have a part-time transfer case, which I don't -- I also thought I remember reading somewhere that only the part time tf units had indicators in the dash??

 

the lights are there in the dash, its just a matter of whether they are hooked up to anything, if they are not, im sure you could find a way to hook it up

 

At key on neither of the two 4WD lights will light up. Maybe the cluster test (hold trip reset button on cluster then turn key on while still holding down the button) will make them light up in the test.

Since you have the PT only case, the green "4WD Full Time" light will in your cluster won't have a bulb installed in it. But a yellow "4WD Part Time" light on the lower cluster aera should be visable when you are in 4WD high or low.