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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 09:51 AM
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Hi, I have an '89 Cherokee 4.0L manuel tranny. My 4WD has worked fine every since I had its acutator replaced. Now, when I move the lever, to "4H" position, I get no light on the dash and am not sure I am in 4WD. Is there a quick check for this? I do not have access to a lift. Thanks, Randio.

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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Randio
Hi, I have an '89 Cherokee 4.0L manuel tranny. My 4WD has worked fine every since I had its acutator replaced. Now, when I move the lever, to "4H" position, I get no light on the dash and am not sure I am in 4WD. Is there a quick check for this? I do not have access to a lift. Thanks, Randio.
Here you go: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fi...t-np231-37548/

I've been meaning to fix mine for some time now. Never seem to get around to it. It's possible some grit got into the connections on the switch causing it to malfunction, or its possible your switch is just bad. About a $35 part I believe.
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by beasticles
Here you go: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fi...t-np231-37548/

I've been meaning to fix mine for some time now. Never seem to get around to it. It's possible some grit got into the connections on the switch causing it to malfunction, or its possible your switch is just bad. About a $35 part I believe.
Hey, thanks so much. I will pursue this and hopefully before the snow flies.

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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 10:06 AM
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Ya I need to do this...have also been way too lazy. Pretty common issue from what I see. Thanks for the link.
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 10:12 AM
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I don't think I have ever had a 4x4 that the dash light worked. YOu should be able to tell if you are in 4 wheel dive by how it handles.
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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I don't think I have ever had a 4x4 that the dash light worked. YOu should be able to tell if you are in 4 wheel dive by how it handles.


Hi, thanks Robert.

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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 01:01 PM
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Hi, thank you all for your help. I crawled under Ol' Henry and he had a black vacume hose haging loose. I reaplied it and whammy I have 4WD again. yee haa!!!!!!!!!! thanks to you all again. Randio.

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