4H engaging issue
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4H engaging issue
Hi everyone,
Not sure if I have a problem or just not doing it right. As some of you may already know I am a new member here and new to owning a Jeep.
currently, my 89 Cherokee doesn't seem to want to shift into 4H. It goes into 4L and 2H just fine but not into 4H.
The Jeep didn't come with a manual and I'll admit I'm not sure the proper procedure for shifting it into 4 wheel drive. Do I do it while in motion or do I stop, then shift? I know, real noob question!
if you guys would ever so kind as to share a little knowledge in this area I would greatly appriciate it.
Not sure if I have a problem or just not doing it right. As some of you may already know I am a new member here and new to owning a Jeep.
currently, my 89 Cherokee doesn't seem to want to shift into 4H. It goes into 4L and 2H just fine but not into 4H.
The Jeep didn't come with a manual and I'll admit I'm not sure the proper procedure for shifting it into 4 wheel drive. Do I do it while in motion or do I stop, then shift? I know, real noob question!
if you guys would ever so kind as to share a little knowledge in this area I would greatly appriciate it.
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you should be able to shift from 2wd to 4H while moving. Check your linkage they can be finicky sometimes
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I know in my old Subaru 1600 I had to be under 30 MPH to shift on the fly. Does the same rule apply here? Just want to make sure before I try it!
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I don't know the exact specs on speed. I don't want to give you any wrong information so you might want to search. The fastest I've been going when I've switched from 2 to 4H in mine was at around 50kph (in Canada). As long as you don't try to force it, you shouldn't do any damage. All I have to do is put in the clutch and it'll slide right into 4H.
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For shifting from 2h to 4h, the jeeps require you to be below 55 mph, but you can do it on the fly. I've found mine engages the quickest if I shift it into 4h and then let off the gas and wait for the engagement light to come on. If it still won't engage, you can come to a complete stop and back up like 10~20ft in reverse with 4h engaged.
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For shifting from 2h to 4h, the jeeps require you to be below 55 mph, but you can do it on the fly. I've found mine engages the quickest if I shift it into 4h and then let off the gas and wait for the engagement light to come on. If it still won't engage, you can come to a complete stop and back up like 10~20ft in reverse with 4h engaged.
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All I've tried so far was pulling over and stopping and then trying to place it in 4h or 4L.Iit went into 4L at that point but not 4H. I didn't try anything else at that point until I got some more information.
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i tried that yesterday and it seemed to go. The first (and only time) I tried it I was stopped and nothing would happen. I couldn't even go anywhere. Thats what made me think I was doing it incorrectly. I wasn't sure so I figured I'd better ask fist before I messed around with it.
Everything seemed fine but I was on the street so I really couldn't tell for sure if it was engaged. It did feel a little different in the way it drove so I'm thinking it was working. I'll have to find some loose gravel or sand somewhere and see if I can get it to spin a little to make sure.
Everything seemed fine but I was on the street so I really couldn't tell for sure if it was engaged. It did feel a little different in the way it drove so I'm thinking it was working. I'll have to find some loose gravel or sand somewhere and see if I can get it to spin a little to make sure.
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i've only ever had to go to neutral to enage 4L. i switch from 2H to 4H (part time and full time - np242) and back again while in drive with no problems engaging. my manual says no problem as long as yer under 50mph. hope that helps....
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I gave it a try again today and confirmed the 4H is engaging and all is working! w00t! Thanks everyone for the advice, suggestions, and help!
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