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99 Montero Sport XLS- PROBLEMS!

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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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Default 99 Montero Sport XLS- PROBLEMS!

ok,
#1 so my fourwheel drive will engage but the light doesnt come on and the front hubs aren't locking into place.

#2 my anti lock brake light came on in dash, but my brakes are working fine.

anyone got any answers before i take it to the shop?


 
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Default RE: 99 Montero Sport XLS- PROBLEMS!

both are probably related to the same common failure, which is a sticking 4wd switch on top of the transfer case.
Sometimes, shifting in and out of 4wd many, MANY times (100-200) may loosen the switch contact so that it works again.
sometimes, you're gonna need to replace a switch or two.
 
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 03:27 AM
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Default RE: 99 Montero Sport XLS- PROBLEMS!

could ya tell me the switch name, so i could order them?
 
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 04:10 AM
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There are multiple switches on top of the transfer case that are tripped when you're in gear.
 
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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ok, what would you reccomend on how to replace them and such as far as ordering, just order them all? or what?
 
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Like anything else...
1) test to ensure what's actually bad
2) order & replace.

In the case of these switches, if they are indeed bad, you may have to drop your xcase a bit to get to them. They simply unscrew from the top. Don't forget to check that the wire connections are good as part of step 1 above.
 
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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there are 3 switches.


seriously, try shifting (in nuetral, not moving) in and out of 4WD a couple hundred times. It may tire your arm out, but it works 90 percent of the time.
 
Old Dec 21, 2006 | 02:42 AM
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thanks a ton guys, im gonna try this tomorrow, just in case i do have to replace one or all of them do you know the proper name or number of the switches?
 
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