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4wd wont engage
Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 08:56
by tk76
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
Re: 4wd wont engage
Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 09:58
by KarlT
Central.....Do you mean the decoupler? You are driving (moving) when you are trying to engage it?
Re: 4wd wont engage
Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 10:21
by tk76
Yes, the decoupler... I'm driving while while trying to engage.
Re: 4wd wont engage
Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 10:38
by KarlT
No expert, but sounds like its just in need of a clean-up/strip-down!
Re: 4wd wont engage
Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 12:05
by tk76
Thanks Karl. Did a bit of research.. could also be a vacuum leak somewhere... ill get this checked.
Re: 4wd wont engage
Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 14:07
by syncrosimon
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.
Re: 4wd wont engage
Posted: 21 Jan 2010, 10:39
by Aidan
use gear oil as the lube it won't damage the o ring or seal