YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

the ball should snap back immediately. Get a new one from the dealer,
less than $20.

big95yj wrote:
> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.
>

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

the ball should snap back immediately. Get a new one from the dealer,
less than $20.

big95yj wrote:
> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.
>

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

the ball should snap back immediately. Get a new one from the dealer,
less than $20.

big95yj wrote:
> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.
>

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Thanks for the help. I will do that tomorrow.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Thanks for the help. I will do that tomorrow.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Thanks for the help. I will do that tomorrow.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Ok... I don't understand.

Do you mean you physically cannot move the shifter so you cannot get
into 4x4. If so no vacuum switch is going to help there......

But if the 'idiot' light just isn't turning on, then you could likely
need a new switch, they fail a lot it seems.

The light has no bearing on the reality of being in 4x4 or not. Our
light is stuck on so it 'thinks' it is in 4x4. My shifter say it is
'really' in 2 WD and only the 2 rear wheels spin.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

big95yj wrote:
>
> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Ok... I don't understand.

Do you mean you physically cannot move the shifter so you cannot get
into 4x4. If so no vacuum switch is going to help there......

But if the 'idiot' light just isn't turning on, then you could likely
need a new switch, they fail a lot it seems.

The light has no bearing on the reality of being in 4x4 or not. Our
light is stuck on so it 'thinks' it is in 4x4. My shifter say it is
'really' in 2 WD and only the 2 rear wheels spin.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

big95yj wrote:
>
> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Ok... I don't understand.

Do you mean you physically cannot move the shifter so you cannot get
into 4x4. If so no vacuum switch is going to help there......

But if the 'idiot' light just isn't turning on, then you could likely
need a new switch, they fail a lot it seems.

The light has no bearing on the reality of being in 4x4 or not. Our
light is stuck on so it 'thinks' it is in 4x4. My shifter say it is
'really' in 2 WD and only the 2 rear wheels spin.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

big95yj wrote:
>
> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

He's probably concerned that the front axle disconnect isn't engaging.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4239948F.59A92AA@sympatico.ca...
> Ok... I don't understand.
>
> Do you mean you physically cannot move the shifter so you cannot get
> into 4x4. If so no vacuum switch is going to help there......
>
> But if the 'idiot' light just isn't turning on, then you could likely
> need a new switch, they fail a lot it seems.
>
> The light has no bearing on the reality of being in 4x4 or not. Our
> light is stuck on so it 'thinks' it is in 4x4. My shifter say it is
> 'really' in 2 WD and only the 2 rear wheels spin.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> big95yj wrote:
>>
>> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
>> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
>> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
>> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
>> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
>> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
>> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
>> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
>> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

He's probably concerned that the front axle disconnect isn't engaging.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4239948F.59A92AA@sympatico.ca...
> Ok... I don't understand.
>
> Do you mean you physically cannot move the shifter so you cannot get
> into 4x4. If so no vacuum switch is going to help there......
>
> But if the 'idiot' light just isn't turning on, then you could likely
> need a new switch, they fail a lot it seems.
>
> The light has no bearing on the reality of being in 4x4 or not. Our
> light is stuck on so it 'thinks' it is in 4x4. My shifter say it is
> 'really' in 2 WD and only the 2 rear wheels spin.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> big95yj wrote:
>>
>> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
>> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
>> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
>> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
>> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
>> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
>> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
>> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
>> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

He's probably concerned that the front axle disconnect isn't engaging.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4239948F.59A92AA@sympatico.ca...
> Ok... I don't understand.
>
> Do you mean you physically cannot move the shifter so you cannot get
> into 4x4. If so no vacuum switch is going to help there......
>
> But if the 'idiot' light just isn't turning on, then you could likely
> need a new switch, they fail a lot it seems.
>
> The light has no bearing on the reality of being in 4x4 or not. Our
> light is stuck on so it 'thinks' it is in 4x4. My shifter say it is
> 'really' in 2 WD and only the 2 rear wheels spin.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> big95yj wrote:
>>
>> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
>> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
>> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
>> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
>> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
>> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
>> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
>> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
>> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?

Mike

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> He's probably concerned that the front axle disconnect isn't engaging.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4239948F.59A92AA@sympatico.ca...
> > Ok... I don't understand.
> >
> > Do you mean you physically cannot move the shifter so you cannot get
> > into 4x4. If so no vacuum switch is going to help there......
> >
> > But if the 'idiot' light just isn't turning on, then you could likely
> > need a new switch, they fail a lot it seems.
> >
> > The light has no bearing on the reality of being in 4x4 or not. Our
> > light is stuck on so it 'thinks' it is in 4x4. My shifter say it is
> > 'really' in 2 WD and only the 2 rear wheels spin.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > big95yj wrote:
> >>
> >> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> >> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> >> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> >> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> >> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> >> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> >> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> >> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> >> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?

Mike

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> He's probably concerned that the front axle disconnect isn't engaging.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4239948F.59A92AA@sympatico.ca...
> > Ok... I don't understand.
> >
> > Do you mean you physically cannot move the shifter so you cannot get
> > into 4x4. If so no vacuum switch is going to help there......
> >
> > But if the 'idiot' light just isn't turning on, then you could likely
> > need a new switch, they fail a lot it seems.
> >
> > The light has no bearing on the reality of being in 4x4 or not. Our
> > light is stuck on so it 'thinks' it is in 4x4. My shifter say it is
> > 'really' in 2 WD and only the 2 rear wheels spin.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > big95yj wrote:
> >>
> >> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> >> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> >> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> >> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> >> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> >> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> >> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> >> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> >> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?

Mike

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> He's probably concerned that the front axle disconnect isn't engaging.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4239948F.59A92AA@sympatico.ca...
> > Ok... I don't understand.
> >
> > Do you mean you physically cannot move the shifter so you cannot get
> > into 4x4. If so no vacuum switch is going to help there......
> >
> > But if the 'idiot' light just isn't turning on, then you could likely
> > need a new switch, they fail a lot it seems.
> >
> > The light has no bearing on the reality of being in 4x4 or not. Our
> > light is stuck on so it 'thinks' it is in 4x4. My shifter say it is
> > 'really' in 2 WD and only the 2 rear wheels spin.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > big95yj wrote:
> >>
> >> I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> >> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> >> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> >> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> >> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> >> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> >> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> >> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> >> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

>The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?
>
>Mike

Nope, the '95's got the vac disconnect. So does the '94. Other
years, I cannot say, but those two are parked in the driveway.
Does anyone know if the vac switch on the t/case is the same one that
GM uses in the S-10's?
If so, I've got a whole drawer full of 'em that I'll sell cheap.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

>The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?
>
>Mike

Nope, the '95's got the vac disconnect. So does the '94. Other
years, I cannot say, but those two are parked in the driveway.
Does anyone know if the vac switch on the t/case is the same one that
GM uses in the S-10's?
If so, I've got a whole drawer full of 'em that I'll sell cheap.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

>The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?
>
>Mike

Nope, the '95's got the vac disconnect. So does the '94. Other
years, I cannot say, but those two are parked in the driveway.
Does anyone know if the vac switch on the t/case is the same one that
GM uses in the S-10's?
If so, I've got a whole drawer full of 'em that I'll sell cheap.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Ah, then he knows where to start looking. At the vacuum lines going to
the front axle. Likely one is just off or one of the plastic lines has
cracked or been eaten by battery acid or melted on the exhaust cross
over.

Mike

Old Crow wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> >The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?
> >
> >Mike
>
> Nope, the '95's got the vac disconnect. So does the '94. Other
> years, I cannot say, but those two are parked in the driveway.
> Does anyone know if the vac switch on the t/case is the same one that
> GM uses in the S-10's?
> If so, I've got a whole drawer full of 'em that I'll sell cheap.
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Ah, then he knows where to start looking. At the vacuum lines going to
the front axle. Likely one is just off or one of the plastic lines has
cracked or been eaten by battery acid or melted on the exhaust cross
over.

Mike

Old Crow wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> >The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?
> >
> >Mike
>
> Nope, the '95's got the vac disconnect. So does the '94. Other
> years, I cannot say, but those two are parked in the driveway.
> Does anyone know if the vac switch on the t/case is the same one that
> GM uses in the S-10's?
> If so, I've got a whole drawer full of 'em that I'll sell cheap.
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Ah, then he knows where to start looking. At the vacuum lines going to
the front axle. Likely one is just off or one of the plastic lines has
cracked or been eaten by battery acid or melted on the exhaust cross
over.

Mike

Old Crow wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> >The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?
> >
> >Mike
>
> Nope, the '95's got the vac disconnect. So does the '94. Other
> years, I cannot say, but those two are parked in the driveway.
> Does anyone know if the vac switch on the t/case is the same one that
> GM uses in the S-10's?
> If so, I've got a whole drawer full of 'em that I'll sell cheap.
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

The For '95, YJ Wrangler has the vac disconnect, the XJ Cherokee doesn't.

"Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ival31p7u6ctfludrbns5nvb1f79kdl9uc@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?
>>
>>Mike
>
> Nope, the '95's got the vac disconnect. So does the '94. Other
> years, I cannot say, but those two are parked in the driveway.
> Does anyone know if the vac switch on the t/case is the same one that
> GM uses in the S-10's?
> If so, I've got a whole drawer full of 'em that I'll sell cheap.
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

The For '95, YJ Wrangler has the vac disconnect, the XJ Cherokee doesn't.

"Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ival31p7u6ctfludrbns5nvb1f79kdl9uc@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?
>>
>>Mike
>
> Nope, the '95's got the vac disconnect. So does the '94. Other
> years, I cannot say, but those two are parked in the driveway.
> Does anyone know if the vac switch on the t/case is the same one that
> GM uses in the S-10's?
> If so, I've got a whole drawer full of 'em that I'll sell cheap.
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

The For '95, YJ Wrangler has the vac disconnect, the XJ Cherokee doesn't.

"Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ival31p7u6ctfludrbns5nvb1f79kdl9uc@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>The 95 is a full time axle isn't it?
>>
>>Mike
>
> Nope, the '95's got the vac disconnect. So does the '94. Other
> years, I cannot say, but those two are parked in the driveway.
> Does anyone know if the vac switch on the t/case is the same one that
> GM uses in the S-10's?
> If so, I've got a whole drawer full of 'em that I'll sell cheap.
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Quadratec has a manual disconnect under Posi Lok brand name. Bypasses the
entire vacuum system. (Cable actuated). Or if your web savy you can find
instruction on making your own.

-Brian
'91 YJ 4.0


"big95yj" <shewy14@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1111024789.775472.116680@l41g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.
>

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Quadratec has a manual disconnect under Posi Lok brand name. Bypasses the
entire vacuum system. (Cable actuated). Or if your web savy you can find
instruction on making your own.

-Brian
'91 YJ 4.0


"big95yj" <shewy14@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1111024789.775472.116680@l41g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.
>

Re: YJ Transfercase vacuum switch
 

Quadratec has a manual disconnect under Posi Lok brand name. Bypasses the
entire vacuum system. (Cable actuated). Or if your web savy you can find
instruction on making your own.

-Brian
'91 YJ 4.0


"big95yj" <shewy14@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1111024789.775472.116680@l41g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a '95 Jeep YJ and I too cannot shift into 4wd. I vacuum tested
> the shift motor and it seems to hold the vacuum. I changed the gear oil
> in it today and cleaned the shift motor, still nothing. Then i read
> about the vaccuum switch on the transfer case being the possible
> culprit and I immediately pulled the switch. The check valve ball
> moves, but it is very stiff and slow to return. Does anybody know how
> this swith is supposed the react? Also, it does seem that my Jeep
> stopped going into 4wd when it got cold outside, but there has not been
> warm enough weather yet to test that theory here. Thanks for the help.
>