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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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Default 2001 dakota 4x4 problem

I can't get 4 hi or 4 lo to engage, I get a flashing indicator light. anybody have any info on this problem
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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At least it's flashing. Mine went blank and they had to replace the shift motor or something. It's about a $300-350 repair at the dealer. Yours may be a different problem though.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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I have same truck same year so I don't like to hear problems like this.............but nevertheless it sounds to me like something sticking down there, I would get under there and find the actuator on the transfer case and tap on it......gently. also loook for bad connections on wiring and just wiggle everything....thats what I would do.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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Default RE: 2001 dakota 4x4 problem

.... who really take a vehicle into a dealership for "out-of-warranty" work ?? That's the most expensive place you can go!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 01:15 AM
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Not me, I bought the extended warranty because of the tranny, t-case, and intake manifold/head issues. If I had the floor-shift I probably would have skipped the warranty, but so far I've used about $400 worth of warranty.
 
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