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1999 dodge ram 1500 will not stay engaged in 4 wheel drive

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Old 01-22-2012, 11:26 AM
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Default 1999 dodge ram 1500 will not stay engaged in 4 wheel drive

I was wondering if anyone had any idea of whats wrong with the 4 wheel drive, It goes out of gear well driving?
I have changed the vac lines, actuator and front axle non of this seems to help!
 
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Old 01-22-2012, 11:31 AM
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Is the t-case popping out, or is the cad disengaging? (lite in the dash goes off.)
 
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The CAD, it has two wheel drive
 
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Old 01-22-2012, 02:12 PM
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Make sure you are getting good vacuum at the actuator, and only on one line at a time. The only thing you have left out there that you haven't changed, is the switch on the t-case. Those tend to wear out as well.
 
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Originally Posted by CandC
The CAD, it has two wheel drive
Huh? LOL Get the correct diagnostic tools. http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/repair/..._engagment.htm
 
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Old 01-22-2012, 03:24 PM
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I am having the same thing on my 99 2500 the light comes on indicating 4wd and then will randomly go on and off.

I could not find any vacuum leaks anywhere.
 
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Do your vents switch when you step on the gas?
 
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And does your cruise control work, if you have that?
 
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my cruise control works, but when it accelerates with a/c or vent on it kicks over to defrost. plus when i bought my truck they said the 4x4 does not stay engaged. could this be the same vacuum problem? plus it has kind of a crappy acceleration.
 
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