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Old June 25th 09, 02:39 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
DougW[_2_]
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Default Problem with 4WD instrument panel light

Mabar wrote:
> 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - about 66000 miles
>
> When transfer case lever is in 2WD High - 4WD light is ON on the
> instrument panel
>
> When transfer case lever is in 4WD High - 4WD light is OFF on the
> instrument panel. Exactly opposite of the way it should be. This
> happened about 6 months ago, but corrected itself after a couple of
> days
> When transfer case lever is in 4WD LO - 4WD light is ON on the
> instrument panel - correct
>
> 4WD system works correctly, transfer case lever is adjusted
> correctly, and yes I am sure I am in 2WD high, 4WD high or 4WD lo
> regardless of what the instrument panel light shows
>
> Would this be a bad switch? If so, where is it and how do I replace
> it?
> Thanks in advance for any help


From what I have read it's not a switch, more of a variable resistor.
Could be a bit of corrosion. I'd clean the connector on the tranfer
case sender.

Try here http://www.jeepfan.com/tech/JKLockerHacks.php

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DougW


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