IWE solenoid, or a faulty IWE solenoid. Check the vac lines to the IWE, this is the block diagram of the setup Use a visual inspection and vac tester ( might vac with a gauge on it ) to test the lines
...IWE at the front wheels. You can test with a vac gauge at the wheel to see if is there. There is a vacuum reservoir box behind the battery box. This leads to a T on the firewall area. 1 end to the ...
...test to the IWE solenoid from the IWEs, and then work back towards the vacuum reservoir ( located behind the battery box ). The IWE solenoid could be the problem, there is a TSB where the revision ...
Question about 2006 F-150
...IWE solenoid not shutting off vacuum to the IWEs. There is a TSB on the 2004-2006 IWE solenoids, a newer revision has been made, and used from 2007 and newer MYs. Here is a block diagram of the IWE ...
IWE vacuum system A quick test is to pull the vacuum lines ( not the vent lines ) from the IWE and plug them. This should remove the vacuum from the IWE, and they should engage ( at all times, pushing
Question about 2005 F-150
test pump, unplug the vacuum line so the IWE is engaged, as not to damage it further. There are 2 lines to the IWE, one is the vacuum,the other is the vent into the engine compartment ( goes no where,
...test OK, there is a TSB on the IWE solenoid where it could ingest water, and allow water in the lines, which will not keep the IWE gears disengaged. Block diagram of the IWE system TSB on the IWE ...
IWE vacuum lines ( the other line is a vent that leads into the engine compartment and is open ) and test with a vacuum gauge when the switch is in the 2H position, you should have vacuum on the line.
...is fine ( shift motor plates are making contact, singalling that the shift happened with the indicator on the cluster ), so when you jack up and test, look towards the vacuum lines & IWE
...IWE solenoid are easy to test with a vacuum gauge, to find out if it is the line, the IWE solenoid or the vacuum supply to the IWE solenoid. The TSB in PDF format (right click save as : ) ...
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