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I have a 2005 dodge dakota 4.7ltr slt 4x4, The issue I'm having is when driving at any speed the 4x4 will engage itself. I have disconected the wire harness from the transfer case until I have the issue fixed wich seems better than ruining the transfercase or differentials as it will engage at any moment at any speed highway or not. I'm hoping it is just getting to much voltage from the fuse relay or something is this the problem or is it something more complex???

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You need to pull the senser, and fus and make sure that the connectors are clean. If there is and dirty build up on the contact areas, there will be a power surge or crossfire that will make your 4X4 engage at any moment. aalso, you may think about changing up the internal sensor in the transmission. The internal sensor runs about 150.00-250.00 not including labor. If you are good at doing your own repairs, you wil save the shop labor costs.

Good luck.

Jeff

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  • Posted on Oct 01, 2008

SOURCE: Service 4x4 warning light on.

you need to take it to a dealer or reputable independant and have the 4wd system check...the transfer case controller is detecting some fault in the system

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 01, 2009

SOURCE: Dodge 4x4 Doesn't Engage

It's probably the actuator located on the front axle on the passenger side. Also, check all your vacuum lines to make sure there's no broken or leaking lines.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 01, 2009

SOURCE: No 4wd in a 1998 dodge ram 2500 w/360

check behind the right side of the front axle and look for 2 vacuum lines to see if they are still connected. also check on driver side just infront of the transfer case and check the vacuum lines to see if they are still connected. usually the problem is the vacuum lines have become caught on something and disconnected themselves.

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  • Posted on Sep 10, 2009

SOURCE: 4X4 shift linkage on 96 Dodge Dakota is striking

Buy a Haynes manual for your truck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 24, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 dodge ram 4x4 transfer case

is your fluid the right grade check shift linkage loose or worn or binding manual shift or bad shift fork or moter on automatic shift

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