The 4 wheel drive does not work

Tiny
DANTRISH_ALWAYS
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I have a1992 ford explorer with 70,000 miles 4.0 litre v6 and the four wheel drive does not work. The lights on the dash do not come on when u push the button. Thay do light up for a split second when u start it. And u can hear a little clicking sound at the transfer when u push the 4 wheel drive button. It does have locking hubs also and I made sure they r locked in and I realy need my four wheel drive to work. Thanks for your time on this.
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 10:43 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Start by testing the switch to be sure it is working properly. Get back to us after that
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 10:43 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is the button supposed to stay in when u push it in or is it designed to not stay in?
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Tiny
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Not sure. Does it have continuity when depressed?
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Tiny
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Is the button supposed to stay in when u push it in or is it designed to not stay in?[/Quote:6defd79bab]how do I check to c if the button works? It does feel a littleweird when u push it in.
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Tiny
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A meter would be nice or a test light. See if it has power on one side, if it does, does th epower connect through when the button is pushed? No power use continuity test on meter and see if it gets through
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 10:43 AM (Merged)
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CRYSSY
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My 4x4 and low range is not working and I am not sure how to make it work :roll:. My truck has the two push buttons on the dash, the lights do not come on when the buttons are pushed but when you push the 4x4 button there is a clicking sound from the back cargo area. Any advice on how to get this working would be great as the weather here is snowing like mad and it is so scary driving the truck without the 4x4
thanks everyone 8)
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 10:43 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Start with check fuses.
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Tiny
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I have checked fuses all good! Whats next?
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Tiny
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Thre is a 4 wheel drive motor on the T case it is about as big as a pop can take the motor out and clean the entire inside of it with contact cleaner and lube the bearings with a dry graphite lube and some thin oil you will have to cut wires to get it off but I think there are only three of them Good Luck let me know how it turns out
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 10:43 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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1992 Ford Explorer

Looking fir a car to purchase and I found one on craigslist it's a 1992 ford explorer and the owner mention it has issues such as the tranny will not shift out of 2 nd shift there is a clicking noise from motor and the 4x4 is not working I just wanna to know if I purchase the vehicle will it brake me repairs? Because he is kist ask for 250 for it
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 10:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Honestly, I can't make that decision for you. But, I will be honest, you will most likely have a few thousand into it before fixing everything.
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 10:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
STEVENSECURE
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2 button control 4X4 and 4 low and when I engage it the transfer case clicks but doesnt engage it stays in 2 wheel drive. Also sometimes the engine turnes over and sometimes the starter and solenoid just clicks one time. Low income and I live in a snowy area so any cheap fix advice would be much appreciated. Thank you
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 10:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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See if your auto locking hubs are working. Also find out if the front driveshaft is working, that will narrow it down. The starter, does this truck have a fender mounted solenoid? Sounds like the solenoid is the problem, but first make sure all connections are clean and tight
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 10:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes it has a fender mounted solenoid, and I will check the hubs and driveshaft thank you
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