Recent content by wake_rider

I've had this same problem for years and have not been able to figure it out, nor has my mechanic. I'm to the point of trying to swap out the transfer case for something that's manually engaged rather than electronically, but I'm just not too aware of that process and the problems it creates...

Dude... I need you in Oklahoma.

Reviving from the dead, but I'm having the same problem. Did you ever find a solution. I'm getting no switching at the VSV's, but my 4wd indicator flashes at all times with no change. The front diff will engage/disengage if I manually pull a vacuum to either side with a vacuum gun, so I know...

So here's where I am. I tested the front actuator by using a vacuum gun and I was able to get the front to unlock, so now I'm completely in 2wd (though my lights are still flashing). This at least makes me feel safe about driving the truck. I'm only getting the blue vacuum line (to engage...

I'm not ever getting power out of the TC to the front diff. That said, no matter if I'm using the AWD switch or the J-shifter, on or off, the front end is staying locked it seems. Also, when using the button or shifter I've always heard some clicking in the front diff but now I'm not hearing...

Going through a similar issue, so I'm here to ask rather than give advice. My apologies. How are you "jumping" the actuator to be certain they're working?

I picked up a vacuum tester at Harbor Freight just a bit ago. I'm going to test my lines and try pulling an alternating vacuum on both sides of the actuator and see of I get any change. As of now, I feel like the front actuator is locked because my driveshaft is always spinning if the front...

Forgot to mention that it's also blinking when the truck is not running and the key is in the "on" position. I don't know if that helps at all but I thought it might be of use to wiser minds than mine.

Thread revival warning. I'm getting a blinking 4wd light at all times (2000 limited with push button and J-shift). The problem started 4 days ago and it happened for just a minute then went off. I didn't feel 4wd engage but my butt gauge isn't the best at resisting influence from an...

So, I have a Pioneer Avh-x3500bhs double-din DVD receiver that has suddenly quit loading cd's/dvd's correctly. It will pull them in, start clicking repeatedly, then eventually eject them out. Without even trying to put a disc in, every time I turn on the ignition the unit tries for a solid 3...

For 90% of the people that off-road in a 3rd gen, a heavy duty come along and a tree strap will more than suffice. I also carry a bunch of ratchet straps and a pair of short 2x4's when I wheel around; if you get into mud, sand or snow, strapping a board to each rear wheel will drive you out of a...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un2zZ-HiplY Those Gator Grip sockets might work.

Might need to go to Target or Whole Foods to find that one. Wal-Mart is far less likely to having that vehicle in the parking lot.

You could always juat paint the backside of it if it's clear.

In all fairness, he took this picture in Australia.