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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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So earlier I noticed my part time light isn't coming on when I shift it into 4wd so I figured it was the bulb so I put a new one in, still nothing so I switched the little black base it goes into the back of the cluster with another that was working that didn't work either. Also it's not lighting up when I turn the ignition on to the ON position either but not sure if it was supposed to, can the switch on the t-case be bad?? Thanks in advanced
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 07:56 PM
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IDK for sure, but I think the switch is on the shifter quadrant inside the vehicle.

Okay, never mind. screwed into the t/case. Mopar part $64.
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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IDK for sure, but I think the switch is on the shifter quadrant inside the vehicle. Okay, never mind. screwed into the t/case. Mopar part $64.
do you know if to supposed to come on when you turn the ignition in the ON position?
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I just checked my 2000 WJ. It does if it's in part-time before you turn the key on.
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dave1123
I just checked my 2000 WJ. It does if it's in part-time before you turn the key on.
ok so it may be the sensor on the t-case then... Thank you I really appreciate it
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 08:53 PM
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It's a rather crude plunger types with that is prone to sticking. You'll find it at the top of the transfercase.
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It's a rather crude plunger types with that is prone to sticking. You'll find it at the top of the transfercase.
you know the size wrench for that sensor? lot bigger than I thought
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It's adjustable wrench size.
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
It's adjustable wrench size.
lmao good one
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Update I changed the tcase position sensor got it from the dealer and still nothing. I took the cluster out and tried another bulb still nothing, checked the wiring harness going to the tcase everything was fine, it was getting the 5 volts it needs. Just for sake of mind I got another cluster out of another WJ and bam! It worked! Maybe the circuit board was damaged or old?
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