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Old Dec 21, 2025 | 07:17 AM
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Pulling the fuse has cut power to the T-case, as it doesn't engage 4wd anymore. There is no sound coming from the motor that I can hear, maybe if I listen up close it possibly is whining?
When I get the chance I will disconnect the feed from the shift motor. This may stop the 4wd light from illuminating up on the dash?
Just adding that I had a free car ramp last week and got the truck up in the air, disconnected the plug on the TC motor. The 4wd/svc light stays on all the time now, but with the fuse removed there's no issue with it dropping into 4wd by itself.
Will up date when I have bought the new TC motor.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2026 | 12:58 PM
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Latest up date, I have now ordered, received and fitted the new TC motor and can report that I have all the 4WD back again. Bit of a faff fitting it as the front driveshaft was in the way, but once the rear transmission mount was unbolted and the transmission raised it then made easier access.
Now I can get on with the Ram........
 
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 06:55 AM
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Just to close off on this subject. The TCM was at fault.
When I removed the existing one It was made in China.
Trouble is, so was my new replacement
So far so good.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 09:06 AM
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Everything is made in China these days.......
 
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 10:46 AM
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Everything is made in China these days.......
Some good, some not so good though prices are good.
 
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