I am having problems with switching it into 4 wheel drive, its been snowy and icy around here and i slide down a damn hill today because it was icy then floored it and almost hit a telephone pole, so when i got into my car a couple hours after that a weird grinding noise was coming from the 4wd lever and wouldnt get back into 2wd, i dont think my trans is going out bc i just got it flushed out and well maintaned, i've been having a problem with it lately and everytime i seem to drop in 4wd it just grinds and doesnt want to go into it, i dono wat is wrong with my car these things run forever i just dont know if i should sell it bc i dont feel like dealing with car problems, help please jeep nation
2007-02-21 13:39:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
yeah my 4wd works when its in it just really hard to get put into sometimes
2007-02-21 14:01:30 · update #1
OK, sounds like you don't use 4WD very often so its going to be a pain to get into 4WD so let the vehicle roll about 2-3MPH and pull the lever into 4WD. Plus in snow and on ice, never floor an accelerator, it will get you knowhere except into trouble. To get the vehicle back into 2WD, do the same let the vehicle roll about 2-3MPH and firmly push lever into 2WD. Placing the vehicle's transmission in neutral first will sometimes help also, but be sure you are moving when trying to engage or disengage the system.
Jeeps are very reliable and great in the snow if you know how to drive and take care of them. Just because the weather's nice during the summer doesn't mean that you should neglect the 4WD system. At least once a month find a dirt or gravel road place the vehicle in 4WD and run it for a at least 5 miles in order to keep the system functioning correctly and also to check for improper operation.
2007-02-21 14:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by Bill S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does your 4 wheel drive work? If so, then maybe you are just not making a good full contact into the gear. You should put your jeep into 4x4 at least once a month just to keep it loose. Its possible that a little running will clear it up. I would recommend you buy a chiltons manual. then follow the steps for changing the transfer case oil.
Best of Luck!
Long live the jeep.
99 Jeep Cherokee sport
93 Jeep Wrangler Yj, 2 inch suspension lift, 31 inch tires
2007-02-21 21:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tweendasheetz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to put manual locking hubs on it to solve your problem. Unless you like getting out in mud and snow, rain, etc. to change from 4 WD to 2 WD... What a mess.
Do what the other people said about putting it in 4WD periodically. I have a 1993 with 199.000 miles, trouble free. Jeep Cherokees rule!
2007-02-22 09:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bill S is right!!!! BUT I've owned a couple four wheel drives and I found that any vehicle that shifts into four wheel drive on the fly in the winter seem to seize up in cold sloppy weather making it hard to shift into or out of four wheel drive. My easy way of getting it out of four wheel drive is to put it into two wheel drive and back up quickly (SAFELY) this should disengage four wheel drive.
NOW my other idea would be to change to manual locking hubs I live in Canada and it cost approx. $150 for both sides not each, installed at a drivetrain shop. This solved the problem and it was better off roading!
HOW TO USE MANUAL LOCKING HUBS
Unlock hubs start vehicle put it in drive other shifter in four wheel drive and have fun!!!!
2007-02-22 00:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by Shamoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the transfer case checked out by a good transmission shop is my best guess-also be as sure as you can to have your main transmission in neutral when engaging the transfer case.
2007-02-21 21:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by jcmil2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋