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Bang When a Changing from 4WD TO 2WD

Buster1955
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22 Nov 2015 04:19 #156865 by Buster1955

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Hi, Everyone.

Probably a rookie question, but here goes.

I notice quite a pronounced metallic bang when the 4WD disengages. I tend to stop when disengaging and then move slowly forward rather than doing it on the move, although I get the same sound when doing it either way. Had a few electronic-engage 4WD systems over the years, but this is the first to make any kind of significant noise.

Any thoughts?

Cheers, JC.

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22 Nov 2015 08:29 #156868 by j999pre

Replied by j999pre on topic Bang When a Changing from 4WD TO 2WD

Presumably your not driving in 4wd on tarmac and winding the transmission up? The bang would be caused by the tension inn the system. Not a good thing

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22 Nov 2015 10:27 - 22 Nov 2015 10:29 #156871 by gilburton

Replied by gilburton on topic Bang When a Changing from 4WD TO 2WD

Same answer as above.
You cannot drive the Jimny in 4wd on wet or dry tarmac only loose gravel,mud,snow etc.
It cannot be used in permanent 4wd like some other vehicles.
Suzuki warn against this in the handbook !!
You will cause serious damage if you are trying it on tarmac??

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22 Nov 2015 16:03 #156894 by Busta

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Does it do it if you change while moving?

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22 Nov 2015 18:29 #156929 by gilburton

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If his Jimny is the one in the profile pic it's the latest model so assuming it's not operator error it should be going back to the dealer??

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22 Nov 2015 20:56 #156964 by Buster1955

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Thanks, guys.

I'll do some testing. I cannot say for sure if it happens only on the few times I have been forced to drive ( no more than 2km) on Tarmac before I can change. I like to stop before I change up or down ( perhaps this is unnecessary). I was aware of the no Tarmac rule, but didn't think it would be that sensitive to a short run when there was no choice. I will do some testing. Great advice. Thanks!

JC.

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