Manual hubs=light flash

[scrubber3]

A couple months ago I installed manual hubs in my 95 Montero LS. I was just wondering if it is common to have the 4x4 indicator light flash when putting a load on the engine. The 4x4 solenoids are new. I figure it is just the norm that the system detects that the front is not moving anymore or something to that effect. Posted this up on the wire as well.

 

[scrubber3]

Oh come on... Am I the only one?

 

[Hill Bill E.]

Shot in the dark from a Jeep guy here:elkgrin:

Is your Monte a 'full time' 4WD?

If so, did you also install a kit into the T-case when you installed the lock outs?

Just wondering if it's possible that the T-case is trying to push power to the front axle when 'under load'?

And that causes the 4x4 light to flash on.

 

[scrubber3]

No, Montys are not all time AWD. I do appreciate the help though. I think the issue has to do with vacuum to the front differential diaphragm somehow now that I think about it and a possible intake leak. Or maybe a vacuum blockage somewhere. I am positive it is not mechanical or electrical. Runs perfect though and has new plugs and wires and upper intake plenum gasket as well as a new fuel pressure regulator and fuel pump. It's worth having the manual hubs to have to see a flashing light on occasion.

 

[off-roader]

Have you read this thread? http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1226176&an=0&page=0&gonew=1#UNREAD
And/Or this thread? http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1166466&an=0&page=0&gonew=1#UNREAD

 

[scrubber3]

Thanks Ray. I searched in the realm of manual hubs. I looked over those threads. I will do some more troubleshooting tomorrow.

 

[shov3lbum]

As a fellow Montero owner, although Montero Sport owner, I know of many who have run into solenoid and actuator problems with the 4wd system. The problem seems to come up when the 4wd lever hasn't been engaged in a long time, what I and others have done in the past is engage and disengage the 4wd continuously until the light and/or actuator engages. Otherwise the problem is with the free wheel actuator most of the time, I would stop by monterosportonline.com as I come from there and there is a very very active group of montero sport and montero users that I'm sure can trouble shoot your problems or that you could find in the forums from the past.

-Jefferson