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4wd gone Pete tong?
02 Aug 2021 21:56 #237267
by Fossie
4wd gone Pete tong? was created by Fossie
While cleaning and greasing the front brake sliders on the spare Cabrio . I noticed the as I turned a wheel the front prop shaft turned while it was jacked up ..... Engine off ..mmmm that's not right is it?
The 4wd illuminates and goes out as the lever is operated....and the movement of the lever gives a clunk ...but the clack clack from the hubs dosen't happen .
It was fine a few weeks ago .
Can it stick in 4wd ? Turning a wheel and prop turn would indicate hubs engaged ..right?
I have searched wiki pages but they seem to be about non engagement. Which makes more sense
The 4wd illuminates and goes out as the lever is operated....and the movement of the lever gives a clunk ...but the clack clack from the hubs dosen't happen .
It was fine a few weeks ago .
Can it stick in 4wd ? Turning a wheel and prop turn would indicate hubs engaged ..right?
I have searched wiki pages but they seem to be about non engagement. Which makes more sense
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03 Aug 2021 02:34 #237273
by Hank
Replied by Hank on topic 4wd gone Pete tong?
Out of curiosity you could pull the locking hubs off and spin the wheels. It sounds like your locking hubs are just permanently engaged not your overall 4wd.
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03 Aug 2021 05:05 #237275
by Lambert
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Replied by Lambert on topic 4wd gone Pete tong?
Your vacuum lines are connected and in the right orientation?
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
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03 Aug 2021 07:40 #237276
by Fossie
Replied by Fossie on topic 4wd gone Pete tong?
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03 Aug 2021 08:45 - 03 Aug 2021 08:46 #237278
by facade
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic 4wd gone Pete tong?
It could be that the "disengage" line is broken somewhere, or the "disengage" solenoid valve is stuck.
The "engage" side should be ok if the green light comes on steady.
You could try removing one hub and manually disengaging it, replace it, then engage 4wd (engine running) and see if it pulls in with a click.
The "disengage" side of the system is not monitored .
The solenoid valves have 3 pipe connections
1 goes to the vacuum tank
2 goes to the line to the hubs.
3 goes to fresh air via the filter
When the solenoid valve is off
1 is sealed and 2 & 3 connect
When it is on, 1 & 2 connect applying vacuum to the selected line, the other line is connected to fresh air so air gets in and pushes the hub over towards the vacuum,.
The "engage" side should be ok if the green light comes on steady.
You could try removing one hub and manually disengaging it, replace it, then engage 4wd (engine running) and see if it pulls in with a click.
The "disengage" side of the system is not monitored .
The solenoid valves have 3 pipe connections
1 goes to the vacuum tank
2 goes to the line to the hubs.
3 goes to fresh air via the filter
When the solenoid valve is off
1 is sealed and 2 & 3 connect
When it is on, 1 & 2 connect applying vacuum to the selected line, the other line is connected to fresh air so air gets in and pushes the hub over towards the vacuum,.
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Last edit: 03 Aug 2021 08:46 by facade.
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05 Aug 2021 21:07 #237338
by Fossie
Replied by Fossie on topic 4wd gone Pete tong?
Facade thanks for your input, armed with it I searched the wiki further and will endure to investigate at the weekend ..
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