4WD seems low

Tiny
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  • 1998 MAZDA MPV
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
1998 mazda mpv van when you push button for 4wd its acts like its in low and then disengages with a loud thump
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 AT 6:33 PM

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Tiny
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Have you checked the actuator on the transfer case?
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 AT 7:04 PM
Tiny
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No as I have no idea what that is.
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 AT 7:14 PM
Tiny
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On the side of the transfer case is an electric motor. When you push the button in the vehicle for 4wd, it receives power and shifts to the requested gear.
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 2:43 PM

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