stuck in 4 hi

[rhorn111]

Today I shifted into 4 hi, didn't seem like anything was wrong till I tried to go back into 2 wd. Shifter felt really loose compared to normal. Any help on what the cause is would be appreciated and solutions would be even better.

 

[Atch]

Possibly the transfer case cable came loose or broke

 

[Canvas JK]

My buddy had the same sort of problem with his 2007 Ram 1500 and it was the grommets on the transfer case were dry wrotted.

 

[jeeeep]

check the cable at the transfer case side- that plastic piece can break, they're cheap.

If it looks like it's still connected, take off the center console and look at the connection there.

 

[Topper]

Yup what jeeeep said that happened to mine once and that's what the problem was.

 

[wayoflife]

Today I shifted into 4 hi, didn't seem like anything was wrong till I tried to go back into 2 wd. Shifter felt really loose compared to normal. Any help on what the cause is would be appreciated and solutions would be even better.

Common problem. There is a plastic bushing connecting the transfer case shifter at the lever and at the transfer case than can break over time. Fortunately, the bushing only costs about .20¢ and, while replacing it isn't too difficult, it will require you to take things apart. If you're in a pinch, you can reach back up and under your Jeep and shift the transfer case by hand but, you'll want things to be cool before you do.

Oh, Advance Adapters makes a great replacement cable and, if you can afford it, I would highly recommend that you get one. :yup:

 

[rhorn111]

Thanks to everyone! Yall nailed it. Back in 2wd. Off to the shop tomorrow for warranty work.

 

[Topper]

Awesome brother I'm glad you got it figured out

 

[JKbrick]

Mine stuck in neutral, luckily had just backed in the garage

 

[07tungsten]

Yup this exact thing happened to me in my 08. Stupid grommet broke... Thankfully some nice Jeep guys put it back in 2wd so I could make the 50 miles back home!