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Old 07-08-2009, 04:50 PM
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i just fixed my tranny from stack shifting it was just a quick adjustment of the kick down cable. well as i was getting to i put it in four high and did a little off roading and when i got down took it back out and my four wheel drive is staying on even after it is shut off all night could there be some sort of vaccum leak some where it's got me boogled other than that it is a great rigg getting ready to put a 4inch rancho lift on it. my daughter loves riding in it. she would rather ride in the cherokee than are family car.
Old 07-08-2009, 05:04 PM
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i have the same issue says im in 2wd light on the dash is still saying part time 4x4 and its definatly in 4x4 still
Old 07-08-2009, 05:29 PM
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is your truck still in 4 wheel drive or is the light just on
Old 07-08-2009, 05:43 PM
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The vacuum switch for the 4x4 light in your 89 "Renix" era XJ is on the firewall over on the passenger side. Your Jeep could be in 2WD and the switch could just be sticking.
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I would check to see if it is actually still in 4x4, if so might be a transfer case / linkage problem. If not I would check the switch on the firewall as mentioned above. Mine gets stuck in 4x4 and I have to put it in reverse, move it, back in forward, move it and sometimes it gets out. Or I have to run down the road and it comes off eventually
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thanks guy's i know it is not in four wheel drive it is out of it the light is just staying on
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also the check engine light doesn't cycle at all i haven't seen it at all just wondering is there one on it or not
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