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96 Tracker that 4x4 isn't working. Frt. driveshaft turns, hubs lock, but no drive from engaging. Any ideas?

klocr — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:26:32 GMT

My 96 Tracker is not engaging the front c/v axles when shifted into 4whl drive. I've raised the vehicle off the ground, with all 4 wheels free to turn, locked in both hubs and, by hand, turn the wheels. The driver's side c/v axle turns when I do this but the passenger side does not. Then when I start the vehicle and put it in to 4whl hi or lo there seems to be no drive from the egine at idle and barely turns the driver's side front wheel. The front driveshaft is turning and seems to have no problems. I'm wondering if there is any type of actuator switch, either vacuum or electrical, on the fornt axle that is not working or may be disconnected.

how do u tell the difference between a lock up and non lock trans. 2.0 5 speed 2000 yr model sentra

vini1 — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:11:00 GMT

i am trying to buy a trans 4 my 2000 sentra GTR , it is a 5 speed and lock up diff. the wrecking yards arent shure how to tell the difference. is there a number to match ? or something? please help me to identify the difference vin.

95 ford escort. When cold, the tranny sometimes disengage and engine revs. high. Any idea what is causing this?

normv — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:08:07 GMT

Just started last week. Car has just over 60,000 miles. I had the tranny oil changed and put in some transmission oil treatment. It is still happening - however, when operating, the change of gears is a lot smoother. When it happens, it does not matter what gear it is on, it's all the same.

When I stop and put the car in park, then reverse and back-up a bit, back in park and then in gear, it usually engages and stays there.

Any suggestions?

thanks for answering my question about the 1991 rodeo. How and where do I check the cylinder fluid.

helpme2008 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:39:49 GMT

need help on how to check the cylinder fluid i dont have an owners manuel

i was able to put my car into 1st gear with the engine off, and it moved with no problem

helpme2008 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:47:46 GMT

how and where to check tranny fluid

Why isn't new clutch engaging?

pr55 — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:43:05 GMT

I installed new clutch, pp, and flywheel. We bled the clutch till clear, test drove the car one block with two gear changes and lost drive to the front wheels. The gears are engaging, but the clutch is not. What might have happened?
We pushed the car back, checked the shift linkage, rebled the clutch, and still no power to the front wheels. Hmmm...ideas?

My 1995 Deville does not move sometimes when I put it in gear after start up.

banko55 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:37:42 GMT

After start up, sometimes when I put the car in drive or reverse it will not move. A switch locked message appears on the display.

i need information on troubleshooting and/or replacing the clutch in a 91 ford explorer, 4.0liter, v6

parkeradamc — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:29:12 GMT

the clutch pedal is soft and wont shift between gears but will start. Master cylinder fluid was very low as well

can I replace the drivetrain of a 1998 4 cyl jeep with the drivetrain of a 1998 6 cylinder

wishful — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:02:49 GMT

My daughters 1998 jeep wrangler (6 cylinder) was recently totaled by the insurance company. I am thinking of purchsaing a 1998 4 cylinder (less cost) and swapping the drive train from the 6 cyl to the 4 cylinder. Is it possible. New at this game.

91 Laredo w/ Command Track..Is it normal for it to jump in and out of 4wd

nicko4 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:09:43 GMT

When pulling thru the snow it pops in and out..

Clutch won't engage?

pr55 — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:22:24 GMT

Thanks for your input on the clutch problem. Further investigation of the slave cylinder lead us to the c/v axle output shaft. On an Acura the output shaft can slip out and cause the same symptoms. Secure the output shaft, refill the gearbox, and off you go.
pr55

clutch, or cable?

soldier3 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:24:24 GMT

received a few replies to my question..thank you! as for the car. well, the shifter moves freely, without engaging the clutch. the car wont move, as the clutch wont engage, at all. its the 2004 hyundai Tiburon, GT. 6-speed.

1992 mecury sable transmission dis engages at a stop. a little gas pedal engages it. Transmission fluid is full.

sablelover — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:58:34 GMT

My 1992 Mecury Sable auto tranny disengages at stops after sitting in my workplace parking lot or the driveway at home. It only does this once or twice each time I start a journey. If I give it a little pedal it engages into drive again.The trans is full of fluid, so what could this problem be. Is it serious? Should I get a refund?

Hey sandman235 I hope you get this personally. Thanks for the response. I accidentally clicked on the thumb down

sablelover — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:36:23 GMT

I mentioned refund because I just bought the car for 400 bucks five days ago from an individual. I don't know if he will give me my money back, but being my only way to get back and forth to work, I did not want a car that I had to start sinking a lot of money into. Thanks for the answer. I agree that it is probably the fluid pump. My next question would be how much cash am I going to spend to get it fixed?

What should the rpm's be at 60 mph on a 2004 suburban k2500 with an 8.1 engine and a 3.73 rear? Thanks

tim74 — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:40:07 GMT

I just bought this truck and I am not sure if the torque convertor is working. At 65 mph the tach is reading 2200 rpm. I'm trying to find someone who knows if that is normal on that truck. Thanks Tim

I've got a 01 Tacoma man. trans. It just started slipping out of 4th gear at times. Is this a likely clutch issue?

golfpro2 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:18:05 GMT

Shifting seems to be a little "stiff" in gear box

vacumn lines

93jimmy4x4 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:38:39 GMT

i have a 93 gmc s15 jimmy with 4.3 vortec and on my transfer case in i have 3 vacumn lines and they are all tore up from where the last idiot ziped tied them together so now i have no idea where they go so i can replace them if you know where they go please let me know thanks in advance

Have an 06 SE 2.7 that has a hard shift and is popping in the front end when turning. Anybody have any suggestions?

jl06se — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:32:59 GMT

the car has less than 36000 miles on it and it just starting shifting hard and the tranny light is coming on, also the front end pops when making a right or left hand turn

Have a 94 Dodge Ram 2500. Why do I have to get it up to 60 km per hour before it will shift. Can you help? Thanks.

ramtruck4 — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:56:46 GMT

I have a 1994 dodge ram truck 2500 I have to get it up to 60 km hour before it will change, it has a v10 motor. I looked to make sure there was no lines off and didn't find any off, I hope someone can help. Thanks

What would make your D.3.2.l gears not work?

flyman6969 — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:51:16 GMT

my transmisson will not go in d,3 2 1 it will go in r

05 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado takes long time to swich gears during regular driving.

ashjeep — Fri, 30 May 2008 22:48:45 GMT

I am very new to this whole car thing......

05 Jeep does not seem to be switching gears on its own

Just bought a used 05 GCL, 43k, 2 owners, it was good for like 2 days. Now it almost like skips or putts or pulseates while driving...randomly. Dealer took it like 6 times already...outcome...TRANS BUSH GUIDE LEAK....not a clue what that was(I am a female who knows squat about cars)...anywho it was not resolved and now the problem is worse. Not only does it do all the above but it recently jumped foward 2-3 times...slighty, but enough to scare me...and has real hard time accelerating or almost switching gears when going from stop to like 30 then 40.....and then shoots foward!! Like the engine revs and the gas pedal gets real hard and bang...car jumps and then starts deaccelerating on its own. Sometimes it wont even go over 30..the gas pedal just does not want to move....pulseates, skips, jumps foward a little sometimes, won't go over 30 alot, gas pedal becomes hard and scared to push on it, will drive fine and then start to deaccelerate on its own and when trying to keep it at constant speed it will not budge...engine revs then charges foward like bat outta hell. It was at a 5-7 rmp while at 30 mph after trans bush guide was replaced...which made the car worse. Please help, I think I was sold a very expensive glass of lemonade.

Can you explain to me more about the trans bush guide??? And do you think my transmission is the cause of all the problems listed?

Does anyone know where I can get a diagram for a 243-c transfer case with a 272 ratio?

tiny4lx — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:33:25 GMT

I need the diagram so I can figure out where a piece goes in the transfer case.

Transmission question. 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 not going into park and won't start.

newowner2500 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:18:20 GMT

purchased 2001 ram 2500 drove appx 300 miles has 73000 miles
shifter one day would not engage to the park position
could be forced but when in locked position only lights illuminate on dash truck starter didn't engage
truck came with aftermarket warranty service
took to two shops, both disconnected rod linkage, stated parking sprag rod
not functioning in transmission
warranty co not covering, stating it is not a lubricated part
is this TRUE?

My vacuum lines to the 4 wheel drive are disconnected. What is the correct way to connect them?

mcintoc3 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:15:53 GMT

cannont get enough pressure to kick in the 4wheel dr

Does a Chevy th350 transmission out of a 78 Corvette bolt up to a Pontiac 400 engine in a 76 Trans Am?

tacartag — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:11:13 GMT

please read question

Can a bad CV joint cause four wheel drive to not work?

fishinggod — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:27:11 GMT

My 4-wheel drive stopped working. I was told I have a bad CV joint. Any relation?

94LC tranny noise after replacing rear main seal and tranny seal. Noise @ 40 and 60mph. Sounds like a vacuum noise. Hoses are good.

chris94lc — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:02:29 GMT

94LC tranny noise after replacing rear main seal and tranny seal.The noise only occur @ 40 & 60mph. It sound like a a vacumm noise, almost like a presure hose is losing presure. During noise I felt the gas pedal very light almost like the it was slipping.When it pass that certain speed, the pedal feel heavy again. All hoses are good and connected. I took it to couple mechanic and no one heard such noise before. If anyone experience such noise please help. Thanks

When my car is stopped, it feels like someone hit me from behind. Any suggestions

lake1141 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:52:54 GMT

My car has had the transmission fluid and filter changed. When I am stopped, the car lurches forward like someone hit me. This doesn't happen all the time. This can sometimes happen in reverse also. Any suggestions ? It is at the dealer for the third time

What are the common clutch faults and their symptoms?

nhijaz — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:58:43 GMT

what are the common clutch problems for both hydraulic and cable operated clutches?

What does it mean when your Service Advisor tells you your transmission fluid is "foaming"?

safarifan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:24:43 GMT

Heard a whirring noise, after a trip, had to have the Transm
serviced, but still hear slight noise? Why would the fluid "foam"?

Does the brake pedal switch effect overdrive on a 1995 Dodge Ram 350 5.9? It drops out of overdrive.

tretter — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:52:28 GMT

customer says truck drops out of o.d. whenever. found broken pedal switch bracket.was thinking pedal was bouncing and disengaging o.d.? /

What does front wheel drive mean?

RADESH — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:24:31 GMT

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MEANS? HOW DO I KNOW IF A CAR HAS A FRONT REAR OR ALL WHEEL DRIVE BY JUST LOOKING AT THE CAR?

Will changing the transmission fluid harm my 91 Honda Accord if it has never been changed before and if it has high mileage?

honda92 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:47:10 GMT

i have a 91 honda accord and it has 288,000 miles on it and i dont think the trans fluid has ever been changed

if i change it will it harm my trans, because i heard a story about a guy who had a truck and had never changed his trans fluid before and his truck had high milage and when he changed it it tore the trans up and he had to have it rebuilt is this true and can it happen

96 Chrysler Sebring runs great. When I'm at cruising speed and accelerate, the front shakes. If I accelerate softly, it's smooth?

worth1 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:58:12 GMT

1996 chrysler with 2.5 auto with 109k, only under fast acceleration front shakes, but if you accelertate gently its fine ??? car runs strong accept for this problem

On a Turbo 400 transmission, does the upper cooling line go to the passenger side or driver's side of the lower radiator tank?

jerryfreeman — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:46:34 GMT

turbo 400 trans has an upper and lower cooling line-- which one goes to the drivers side and which one goes to the passenger side of the radiator lower tank or doesn't it matter.

I have a 97 Ford Explorer. The transmission needs to be replaced. Should I have mine rebuilt or buy a used transmission?

abuechel — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:58:35 GMT

I need to replace my transmission. Should I have mine rebuilt. Or should I buy a used one. Which one is cheaper? Which one has the potential to last longer?

1998 Dodge Ram 2WD pickup slipping transmission and failure to upshift to 2nd to 3rd and sluggish.

pouchpopper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:02:54 GMT

i've been informed that a servo could cause band slippage and thus create the sluggishness in upshift from 2nd to 3rd/ and slipping, whats your take?

After using low 4WD, transmission shifter is in neutral when it says P, in drive when it says R etc. No park or reverse.

justcruzin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:04:43 GMT

after putting it in 4 low, the shifter is in park but actually in neutral, reverse, actually drive, neutral, actually 2 low, drive, actually 1 low. no park or reverse! what happened???

Toyota RAV4 code p1715 What are the terminal #s at the ecm connector? I need the ecm break down. Thanks.

badbadlee — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:08:34 GMT

1999 RAV4 4dr 4wd 2.0 lit engine and auto trans have replaced the VSS with no help have scoped both sensors and the almost line up exactly with no glitches to be seen! I'm at a loss cant find any info on this code anywhere and no diagrams that are correct so that isn't any help! I'm in need of a wiring diagram at the ecm or its connector cause my diagram from Alldata is incorrect so i can ck wires from pcm to rear speed sensor!

I'm just lost on this one, there is no info on IATN which I'm a sponsor of so I'm really lost! help! any info would be greatly appreciated

I was wondering what would make my car not go into reverse?

raeanne21 — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:17:25 GMT

I went to the laundrymat and my car went into reverse just fine and then when i got home i went to back up and it wouldnt go anywheres it just rolled forward. What could this be caused from?

Where can I find the part number for a sprag?

rcarman — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:08:04 GMT

I just wanna know where I can find the part number for the sprag.

'06 Chevy Equinox automatic transmission fill hole?

davidlynx69 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:03:19 GMT

Hi I have a '06 equinox auto transmission and it has no dipstick and I can't find the fill hole anywhere, can you help please??

What's wrong with my car? How do I fix my brand new clutch?

luvmybabys240 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:23 GMT

So we bought a brand new clutch and we resurfaced the flywheel and a week later while driving the clutch went out. How can I fix my car? What should I look at?

How can you tell if your torque converter is working?

chris1979 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:20:10 GMT

Can a car go in reverse if torque converter is not working? My car can go in reverse but not in drive 1st or 2nd. Is this due to my torque converter?

What could cause the transmission to whine in first gear?

nhicks80 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:04:56 GMT

The transmission has been rebuilt and computer replaced. When it hits 2nd it is whining.

Why does my automatic transmission hesitate before engaging? 2000 Subaru Outback.

rain10 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:47:56 GMT

I have a 2000 Subaru Outback and lately the automatic transmission has been taking anywhere from 1 to 2 seconds to several seconds to engage once I put it in drive (no problem with reverse). This only happens after it has been parked for a while. The transmission works perfectly otherwise. I have been told the problem is inside the transmission, and that it is outside the transmission. Any ideas what's going on?

Why does my clutch chatter and jerk?

scottpark — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:26:07 GMT

Had engine replaced now clutch is jerky.

Sabre Lawn tractor John Deere (1996).

notlob — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:01:16 GMT

I have a 1996 Sabre lawn tractor sold by Sears in 96. John Deere was the company that made this unit. I'm having trouble with the hydrostatic transmission, " slipping and not pulling correctly" replacement is to expensive "$800.00" and I am looking for a fix that will give me some more hours before I am forced to replace the tractor. HELP, ALEX

Gear Ratios? Is there a website that provides gear ratios for various types of vehicles?

fifi9090 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:58:48 GMT

I am comparing the gear ratios on various vehicles. I was wondering if someone could tell me where I could find a summary of the final drive ratio, and the gear ratio for 1st gear and 2nd gear. Any vehicles would be helpful.

Help please 1992 Eagle Talon TSi turbo 5 speed broken transmission seal.

angel1234 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:04:11 GMT

I have a 1992 Eagle Talon TSi turbo that is being completely rebuilt. On the tranny there is a seal on the left and right side of the casing. The left side is broke what is it called and where can I get one? Is it a transaxle seal or differential? Thank you.