4wd wont engage

Post by **tk76** » 18 Jan 2010, 08:56

I've been having problems with the 4wd on my syncro. After I pull the central lever the green light's been taking between 5 or 10 mins to switch on. Yesterday its didn't come on at all. Also what is the proper way to switch from 2wd to 4wd? Cheers

Post by **KarlT** » 18 Jan 2010, 09:58

Central.....Do you mean the decoupler? You are driving (moving) when you are trying to engage it?

Post by **tk76** » 18 Jan 2010, 10:21

Yes, the decoupler... I'm driving while while trying to engage.

Post by **KarlT** » 18 Jan 2010, 10:38

No expert, but sounds like its just in need of a clean-up/strip-down!

Post by **tk76** » 18 Jan 2010, 12:05

Thanks Karl. Did a bit of research.. could also be a vacuum leak somewhere... ill get this checked.

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 18 Jan 2010, 14:07

I have heard that you can oil the mechanism by undoing the tell tale light switch on the coupler and squirting in some 3 in 1 type light oil. Just takes a few minutes. You can find out how your vacuum lines are fairing by assessing how long it takes the other lockers to engage.

Post by **Aidan** » 21 Jan 2010, 10:39

use gear oil as the lube it won't damage the o ring or seal

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