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Old 08-25-2015 | 12:03 PM
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front end not locking into 4WD

OK guys, I've already traced the lines and tried checking for leaks, and it turns out I'm not getting any vacuum at all. Please help

It's a 97 2500 cummins
Old 08-26-2015 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kody_williams32
OK guys, I've already traced the lines and tried checking for leaks, and it turns out I'm not getting any vacuum at all. Please help

It's a 97 2500 cummins
Do you have Vacuum into the transfer case switch? ( From the cowl junction block )
Old 08-26-2015 | 05:24 PM
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It doesn't feel like there is.
Old 08-26-2015 | 07:20 PM
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It doesn't feel like there is.
Ok, then start at your vacuum pump drivers side of the engine and trace the line back to the cowl on the drivers side, it comes into a Tee that splits it to the various locations. It is probably unhooked somewhere along the line.

I don't suppose your heater is stuck on defrost by any chance is it?
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No it's not stuck on defrost. It's getting late now, I'll let you know tomorrow. Thanks
Old 08-27-2015 | 10:31 AM
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Might have found something here. Is there any way i can send pictures?
Old 08-27-2015 | 02:05 PM
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front end not locking into 4WD

Alright, I've fixed the vacuum issue. I've got vacuum going through both lines. Not both at the same time of course. But the front end still isn't locking. What do you think?
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