89 ford ranger with push button 4x4 will not engage. it makes a clicking noise behind the drivers seat and on the trasfercase motor when the button is pushed but it will not engage

SOURCE: 4x4 and low will not engage

What i've been told or understand, is if your box behind the seat, which i believe is a 4x4 module of some sort, clicks then your actuator motor under the vehicle is stuck, broken or simply not engaging. Have someone pushing the button slowly while someone crawls under the car to tap the back end of the motor.

If this helps you are having an issue with the motor, its stuck and usually needs to be replaced.(the motor at a parts store is called a transfer case motor)(they have them at schucks).

If that doesn't help then you may be having the same problem i am.
I'm dealing with a similar problem the only difference is that my unit behind the driver seat doesn't click at all. The little led doesn't light up either. I don't think i'm getting power to that module. But finding a wiring schematic for the system is proving difficult.

Marvin

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• Posted on Apr 07, 2009

SOURCE: PUSH BUTTON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FORD RANGER NOT WORKING

the transfer case is sticking from non use, change the lube in the case ( Ford ATF) and drive it for awhile it should be ok then.

SOURCE: 4x4 does not work

try the actuator in the front diff, it will be a plug in device that goes into the diff and engages when u push your button. fairly inexpensive part this will work i had the same issue last fall

SOURCE: 2005 ford ranger 4L 4x4 overdrive does not engage

If you have it in 4 LOW, you would never need overdrive. Overdrive is a road high gear that you would use only in 4 HIGH (or 4H) on your shifter. 4L (or 4 Low) would only be used in a very slow speed hill climb. You would NEVER use 4 Low on the road.

SOURCE: 1988 ford ranger push button four wheel drive an

Start out with buying yourself a $25 book from the Parts House. The I would go to the front HUBS, secure & safety vehicle before you do anything, Clean, Inspect, Lune & Repair front Hubs as required, get the brakes while you're there. Check your drive line, axles, u-joints etc. Clean , repair , replace as needed. Check for Tranfer case Operation. Is there power going to the front Axle when 4WD is engaged? do you feel a change when you engage the Transfer Case? Have you checked the Power on the circuits? Have you Manual or Auto-locking Front Hubs? Answer all those Questions & read before you do anything.

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