T case position sensor - no indicator lights FIXED

John3:17 · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 2:36 pm

I finally got around to putting in a transfer case position sensor. The old one was unplugged when I bought it and didnt work when plugged in(no dash indicator lights). I made sure the terminal was clean and installed the new sensor. Plugged it in and still no lights.

Im looking for some advice here. Could it be just the dash lights are burnt out or am I looking at a wiring or computer issue?

Vajeepinkj · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 2:38 pm

Take the gauge cluster off and check I know I got a few lights burnt out on my 03 one being my check engine light and can't replace it cause they are soldered in LEDs

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John3:17 · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 2:48 pm

Vajeepinkj wrote:

Take the gauge cluster off and check I know I got a few lights burnt out on my 03 one being my check engine light and can't replace it cause they are soldered in LEDs

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How can you tell - burnt black or what?

Vajeepinkj · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 2:54 pm

John3:17 wrote:

Vajeepinkj wrote:

Take the gauge cluster off and check I know I got a few lights burnt out on my 03 one being my check engine light and can't replace it cause they are soldered in LEDs

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How can you tell - burnt black or what?

With mine part of the solder was blown off some maybe black

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John3:17 · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 3:03 pm

Just found a instrument cluster test on youtube hold in the trip meter button turn the switch to on and release button. Looks like the bulb is good for 4 low but not 4 high but 4 low isnt illuminating when put in that gear.

Vajeepinkj · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 3:57 pm

John3:17 wrote:

Just found a instrument cluste test on youtube hold in the trip meter button turn the switch to on and release button. Looks like the bulb is good for 4 low but not 4 high but 4 low isnt illuminating when put in that gear.

Never heard of that test good to know you may be able to solder a new blub in I haven't tried I just plug mine Ina check the ecu every now and then

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John3:17 · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 4:33 pm

FIXED!

Apparently doing the instrument cluster test woke up the computer and everything is now working including the 4hi part time light.

Thanks for the help! :pepper:

infernicus · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 4:37 pm

Isn't it great when things work?

John3:17 · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 4:53 pm

infernicus wrote:

Isn't it great when things work?

All I can say is Amen!

John3:17 · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 8:55 pm

Here is the test for the instrument cluster - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4tgVYtyr9M

scout · **Posted:** Tue May 28, 2013 3:05 pm

John3:17 wrote:

Just found a instrument cluster test on youtube hold in the trip meter button turn the switch to on and release button. Looks like the bulb is good for 4 low but not 4 high but 4 low isnt illuminating when put in that gear.

I have that same problem. Thanks for the tip... I'm going to check it out now.

scout · **Posted:** Tue May 28, 2013 3:20 pm

Nope still doesn't work.

John3:17 · **Posted:** Tue May 28, 2013 7:02 pm

scout wrote:

Nope still doesn't work.

Then your down to wiring or bulbs if your sensor is good.

scout · **Posted:** Fri May 31, 2013 1:08 pm

John3:17 wrote:

scout wrote:

Nope still doesn't work.

Then your down to wiring or bulbs if your sensor is good.

Ok all the indicators light up to include part time, full time, and 4 LO. I guess its time to check the sensor. How can you tell if its bad?

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