part time 4x4 lights up by its self

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 11:55 am

Listen gang,

I have an issue that started the other day. While I am driving, my part time 4x4 indicator lights up for a few seconds and then shuts off. This happends only while I am driving.

Does any one have any insite to why this is doing this?
Has it happend to you?

SavageSS27 · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 1:58 pm

just an issue with the sensor, i've had the same problem ever since i took the KJ seriously off-roading, but your t-case is still staying in 2hi, so no worries there. Mine's a bit different though, my sensor got knocked out of whack just enough that it's on in 2hi, and off in 4hi...kinda strange, have to get under there and take a look at it soon, hopefully this Wed.

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 2:07 pm

Ya know,
That is what I was thinking about.
I know that it is not engaging into 4wd because I can feel it. When this started, I have noticed that my leg rest against the 4wd shifter while I am driving. I was thinking by doing this over the last 3 years something must have worn out. Who knows.
I was thinking about this weekend to take it apart and have a look at it and see if it is something simple.

Thans for your reply on this Savage

SavageSS27 · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 2:14 pm

I doubt you did any damage to the sensor by leaning on the shifter, the sensor is on the upper half on the driver's of the t-case i believe. Good luck...let me know what you find...

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 2:19 pm

As soon as I find out what is the deal with it, I will post my reply on it..

thanks again fellow KJ

SavageSS27 · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 6:36 pm

anytime, that's what the boards are for my friend...

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Wed May 24, 2006 9:49 am

Savage,

I got a chance to take a look at the sensor. You nailed it man.
The sensor needs to be replaced.
I will do that some time soon. There really is nothing wrong or being affected by it except the light may burn out .....

Thanks for you input on this. :mrgreen:

mOlson · **Posted:** Wed May 24, 2006 12:24 pm

Same issue here but with an '06 it makes a fairly big difference. 4 low turns off stability control, turns traction control to partial off and changes the throttle-by-wire sensitivety. Feels like the engine lost half its power when this happens and not pleased with the stability control randomly shutting off with my GF driving it. Plus I get the call asking "why is the yellow dashboard light of a jeep with two squigly lines behind it on?"

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Wed May 24, 2006 1:17 pm

man dude,
sounds like you have something other then just a messed up sensor.
I would bring that issue to a stealership and get it fixed.

mOlson · **Posted:** Wed May 24, 2006 2:48 pm

I beleive it's just the selector position sensor. Tells the computer it's in 4 low when it isn't and the computer does what it is programmed to do. Love'em electronic goodies.

stevezx2002 · **Joined:** Sat May 06, 2006 6:47 pm **Posts:** 6

does anyon e know the part # or the size of socket it would take to remove this sensor, I tried to order one from the dealership, but they couldn't find it in their computer.

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