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Old 10-24-2013 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by i.who.made.you
+1 on this. Happened to me as soon as I bought mine. One way to check is to disconnect the transfer case shift motor. There is a hard as heck plug to reach on-top of the motor itself. Make sure the truck is in 2wd, disconnect the battery, unplug the transfer case shift motor (it has a slider you might have to pry up), reconnect the battery. Drive for a few days and if the problem disappears, start searching online for a rebuilt shift motor.
I would agree with you on this except that motor doesn't operate with the remote door opener control - that's why I'm suggesting he listen to the doors.
 
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Old 10-24-2013 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Alfons
I would agree with you on this except that motor doesn't operate with the remote door opener control - that's why I'm suggesting he listen to the doors.
Maybe but when mine was broken it would shift as soon as any power cut on so when I unlocked with keyless entry it would go in and out of 4wd a couple of times. It gets power some how.
 

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Old 10-25-2013 | 02:35 PM
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Had the same problem - the transfer case motor would start cycling every time I unlocked the doors with the keyfob. It would also try to shift into 4wd low when driving which was a little scary not to mention hard on the transfer case. If I were you I would pull the fuse for the motor located in the fuse box under the hood until you can get it replaced. Pulling the fuse would also help you confirm the motor is what you are hearing.
 
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Old 10-25-2013 | 03:50 PM
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Maybe but when mine was broken it would shift as soon as any power cut on so when I unlocked with keyless entry it would go in and out of 4wd a couple of times. It gets power some how.
That's very interesting - I guess I'm wrong. I never would have thought that an auto door opener would have interfered with a TC shift motor. Sorry about that. Pianist, I guess you can pull your ear away from the door now
 
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Old 10-25-2013 | 05:01 PM
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Not saying your wrong Alfons just saying don't cross anything off until entirely sure
 
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Old 10-26-2013 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Alfons
That's very interesting - I guess I'm wrong. I never would have thought that an auto door opener would have interfered with a TC shift motor. Sorry about that. Pianist, I guess you can pull your ear away from the door now
lol., : Well, today I am disconnecting the shift motor after reading same issues from other dodge owner going or had the same B&%& SH$#..Dodge should have this RECALLED , I just wont have 4x4 which its ok .. Thanks Alfons..
 
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Old 10-26-2013 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by i.who.made.you
Maybe but when mine was broken it would shift as soon as any power cut on so when I unlocked with keyless entry it would go in and out of 4wd a couple of times. It gets power some how.
Thanks i.who, After reading so many complaints about transfer case shift motor engaging and disagaging from Dodge owners I will disconnect the shift motor,. Looking forward trading it later on,. Dodge should have this a Recall..
 
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Old 10-26-2013 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by atlanticblue05
Had the same problem - the transfer case motor would start cycling every time I unlocked the doors with the keyfob. It would also try to shift into 4wd low when driving which was a little scary not to mention hard on the transfer case. If I were you I would pull the fuse for the motor located in the fuse box under the hood until you can get it replaced. Pulling the fuse would also help you confirm the motor is what you are hearing.
Thanks Atlantic, Well I'm pulling the plug out from the shift motor.I'm not worring about the 4x4 having it.And hell yea, scary moments when rear wheels would shift to low..and my job is not close either.. Thanks... Enjoy
 




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