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Rlmx 01-04-2019 05:17 AM

Transfer Case Shift Motor
 
So this is supposed to be the "non-tech" area. But I do not know where else to put this question.

Do XJ's have transfer case shift motors?

Dr. Google tells this, "The transfer case shift motor is a small electric motor that moves parts within the transfer case itself to activate the various modes of the 4WD system. Through gears or a chain, the transfer case connects the input from the transmission to the rear axle and front axle driveshafts."

I do not see the part listed in the Mopar 91'-93' JEEP PARTS CATALOG 81-690-1792. But then again, the part may be under a different name.

I purchased a reman t-case. The shift motor isn't included.

cruiser54 01-04-2019 05:56 AM

Google is wrong. It's lever/linkage operated.

Rlmx 01-04-2019 08:23 AM


Originally Posted by cruiser54 (Post 3534260)
Google is wrong. It's lever/linkage operated.

The google info isn't Jeep XJ specific. Not sure that is necessarily "wrong." Sounds like that definition doesn't apply to the XJ application. But I think you answered several questions with your reply. Thank you.

downs 01-04-2019 11:50 AM

Jeep XJ Transfercase shift motor pictured below. Might have a hard time finding one on Rock Auto I heard the core charge is pretty high.

https://www.redorbit.com/wp-content/..._right_arm.jpg




Note-This post is meant in jest don't take it personally.

EZEARL 01-04-2019 01:08 PM

It's called an "encoder motor" and is used on 4x4's with push button transfer case operation. Rebuilt the complete system on my '96 Blazer a few years back. A big PIA just so you don't have to use a lever. System consists of mechanical,electrical,and vacuum operated components.

Rlmx 01-04-2019 01:28 PM


Originally Posted by downs (Post 3534318)
Jeep XJ Transfercase shift motor pictured below. Might have a hard time finding one on Rock Auto I heard the core charge is pretty high.

Note-This post is meant in jest don't take it personally.

AWESOME!

Rlmx 01-04-2019 01:29 PM


Originally Posted by EZEARL (Post 3534335)
It's called an "encoder motor" and is used on 4x4's with push button transfer case operation. Rebuilt the complete system on my '96 Blazer a few years back. A big PIA just so you don't have to use a lever. System consists of mechanical,electrical,and vacuum operated components.

This is kind of what I figured based on cruiser54's post. Thank you!

cruiser54 01-04-2019 04:57 PM


Originally Posted by downs (Post 3534318)
Jeep XJ Transfercase shift motor pictured below. Might have a hard time finding one on Rock Auto I heard the core charge is pretty high.

https://www.redorbit.com/wp-content/..._right_arm.jpg




Note-This post is meant in jest don't take it personally.


But where are your indicator lights?

Can't use the shifter without having them, can you?

downs 01-04-2019 06:35 PM

mine works fine light bulbs be damned.

cruiser54 01-04-2019 08:11 PM


Originally Posted by downs (Post 3534382)
mine works fine light bulbs be damned.

"We don't need no sticking light bulbs".

Turbo X_J 01-05-2019 09:52 AM


Originally Posted by EZEARL (Post 3534335)
It's called an "encoder motor" and is used on 4x4's with push button transfer case operation. Rebuilt the complete system on my '96 Blazer a few years back. A big PIA just so you don't have to use a lever. System consists of mechanical,electrical,and vacuum operated components.

They only ever fail when there is 3' of snow anyways...the flashing indicator lamp or better yet
https://cdn.carcomplaints.com/compla...196ac9a02r.jpg
will get you unstuck a lot faster.


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