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New to Dodge, trying to figure out the 4WD in my 2500

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Old 01-24-2012 | 03:19 PM
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Yeah, it went in when I was test driving it. But it's all leather, power everything, wood grain, runs perfect. Has it's share of scratches and stuff, but it is a truck, so not a big issue. Too good of a deal to pass up. Just want to figure this 4x4 thing out, so looking for any ideas on how to test the elements of the system. Or other ideas
 
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Old 01-24-2012 | 03:30 PM
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OK, try this. Put the truck in neutral on a slight grade, as it's rolling 1-3 mph (forward or reverse, doesn't matter), push your 4HI button - then put the truck in gear and drive forward for about 15' or so. Does the light go to a steady on?
 
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Old 01-24-2012 | 03:38 PM
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Yeah, I have tried 4hi moving, fast, slow, nuetral, rolling, stopped, engine running, engine not, any variation I can think of. It won't go into anything, not even the 4wh Nuetral on the transfer case. So I have a feeling the problem is some type of electronic issue. Could these be caused by low fluid? Or does it seem like a strictly electronic issue.
 
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Old 01-24-2012 | 03:43 PM
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Yep and old fluid badly needing a change can do it too. As stated so can a solenoid (very common) or the mode sensor (happens, but not as common)...
 
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Old 01-24-2012 | 03:46 PM
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Is there any easy way to check those two items? I will change the fluid when I get a chance and see if it helps.
 
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Old 01-25-2012 | 01:10 AM
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SHE'S FIXED!!!! After I let her dry off from de-mudding, I crawled under and looked for cracked/loose/suspect wires. None were found, but in removing and reconnecting the connections, she works beautifully now. This could be my best bargain yet. 12mpg never felt so good.
 



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