Just went neutral, no gears, no noises

KAROLZ

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2002 ISUZU RODEO
110,000 MILES

No warnings at all. Driving down the highway the Isuzu just went neutral, no gears, no noises, no fluids leaking. When I put in in park you could hear the transmission engaging. The vehicle was in 4wd when this happened. Could it be the transfer case or is it the transmission. Please help!

Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 5:46 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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It sounds like the transfer case went into neutral. If this is an electric shift 4wd, check to make sure the wiring to the 4wd actuator is working properly. This guide can help if there is a transmission issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 5:59 PM

KAROLZ

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Probably a dumb question, but how do you check the wiring to the 4wd actuator? I'm sure the guy that will be working on the Isuzu will know (hopefullY) but just in case :)

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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 6:05 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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With the electric shift 4wd, there is an electric actuator that shifts the transfer case for you. The wiring harness to it can get damaged. So, check to make sure there are no damaged wires, corrosion on the plug.

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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 8:30 PM

GERARDO RDZ

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Falla con trasmision cuando meto reversa (R) y depues directa (D) tarda en entrar el cambio y si acelero patinan la llantas y se escucha un traqueteo y despues arranca
le acabo de cambiar un sensor en la trasmision y se compuso por unos dias y despues precento la falla otra vez
me pueden decir cuantos litros de aceite se lleva para la afinacion gracias saludos atte gerardo rdz

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Monday, January 23rd, 2012 AT 9:23 PM