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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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My son has a 90 xj ,he went wheeling and after words he put it back into 2 high and the part time light is still on ,any thoughts on how to turn it off ?
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Drive it in reverse 25 yards or so.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by creeperjeep1
Drive it in reverse 25 yards or so.
X2 I hear reversing helps get it outta gear and in gear
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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thanks guys ,I told him a few feet ,Ferther is better i guess
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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the 90's have vacuum driven 4wheel drive so they can be temperamental going back into 2hi.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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I know you said that your son has a 90. But I have a 98 and
I have to back up a couple feet to get it out of gear.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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when in 2wd see if front shaft spins by hand ...
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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I just bought a 91, almost didnt buy it cause it wouldnt come out. I tried a few feet then tried again farther...it worked.
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