2001 Dodge Dakota 4 wheel drive high is not working, but 4

Tiny
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  • 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 12,000 MILES
I was driving in the mountains in 4 wheel drive when all of the sudden I was in two wheel drive and no longer had 4 wheel. Pulled over and checked 4 low which seems to be working ok. However it will not engage in 4 wheel drive. How do I fix this? What do you think is the problem. If I take it to a mechanic to get it fixed how much will it probably cost me?
Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 9:51 AM

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Tiny
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If 4wd lo works, the front axle is working. Is this an electric shift 4wd or does it have the shifter on the floor?

Let me knos.
Joe
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 5:23 PM
Tiny
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The shifter is electric, the shifter is not on the floor. I have been driving in lots of mud up here in parachute CO. Would that have anything to do with the electric shifter to not function right?
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 AT 9:46 AM
Tiny
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What I need you to check is the connection / plug to the 4wd actuator on the transfer case. Make sure it is tight, clean, making a good connection, and it is getting power when you shift to 4wd hi.

Let me know.
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 AT 10:09 PM

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