1998xjg

I have a 1998 xj with a np242 and when i shift into 4wd low it says part time, 4wd hi says full time and everything else is fine. is my t-case not locking in low? or is it my dash board? it was fine this weekend, all i did was light mudding and today i noticed it. any ideas? thanks

96Cherokee

4-Lo is enganged when the part time light is on.

1998xjg

low is supos to be full time and im pretty sure it used to say full time in low

96Cherokee

you have the 242 t-case...so it goes

2-Hi - No Lights
4 - Hi Part-time - Part Time Light
4 - Hi Fulll Time -Full Time Light
4 - Lo - Part Time Light

1998xjg

i swear, it used to say full time ,mabey i never noticed it. but low is actually full time right?

thanks, i was worried to whole day

mike37

4L is part time that is its locked front to back and you can only drive it on dirt or snow not on the way so you can only us it part of the time unless you only drive on dirt or ice and snow

full time position meaning you can drive it that way full time on any road condition

1998xjg

i thought part time was with an open center diff? and full time is is locked center diff?

93gc40

Other way around

1998xjg

so for mud part time hi is better than full time?

mike37

yes

mike37

the full time is for on paved roads that may be icy or have some slippery spots
it allows you to drive on pavement without damaging the TC
never drive on pavement in part time