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mnolin
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8/01/2006
08:09:16

Subject: 4 Wheel Drive
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I recently purchased a 2002 Dodge Dakota four door, four wheel drive with a 318 in it. After owning it for about two months I attempted to put the truck in four-wheel drive using the switch. It did engage and disengage but a day or so after the check engine light came on. Thinking it was an engine issue I made an appointment with a local garage. In the mean time I tried the 4-wheel drive again. Once again it engaged and disengaged and the check engine light went out. Last night I drove the truck (in 2 wheel drive) and this morning when I attempted to drive it the 4-wheel drive light was on while the switch was in two wheel drive and a dash light is on saying “Service 4-Wheel Drive.” Any ideas from you seasoned Dodge Dakota owners? Thanks Mnolin



eddy
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8/01/2006
17:40:22

RE: 4 Wheel Drive
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If the truck has been a pavement queen for 4 years and never run in 4wd, the transfer case could sieze up from lack of use and circulation of the fluid. Or something like that.



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8/02/2006
15:59:00

RE: 4 Wheel Drive
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You have 4.7l v8 not a 318



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8/02/2006
16:15:42

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There is a good chance the transfer case is either low on fluid or dry. How many miles does the truck have on it?



mnolin
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8/02/2006
16:42:19

RE: 4 Wheel Drive
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The truck has about 48,000 miles on it. When I purchased the truck two months ago the original owner told me the fluids were all changed. How do I check the transfer case fluid? Thanks for the help.



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