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Norman Mackiewicz Posted on Jan 22, 2016
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Cant shift 1996 jeep cherokee into 4 wheel drive/shifter stuck

Shifter stuck

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What aer tires touching? ice or dirt.?
if its not AWD "Quada-Trac"
then its part time 4wd
and is only for driving on ice or dirt
PT 4wd that is what Part time means.

see that here (down for week end)
https://www.jeepdied.com/

see the most common options there.
i cant guess what you bought.

to undo what you did,
get one tire on dirt or ice
and shift back to 2wd

or read your operators guide
good luck.....
i cant really help, can see your shifter
nor see what tires are rolling on.


ALL JEEP PART TIME SYSTEMS DO THIS,
WHEN DRIVERS DO NO READ THE OPERATORS GUIDE
IT'S NOT AWD! IF NOT.

THERE IS NO CENTER DIFFERENTIAL OR MAGIC CLUTCH

http://www.rubicon-trail.com/4WD101/driveline-bind.html

  • Anonymous Jan 24, 2016

    THE EXCEPTION IF AN ISUZU TROOPER WITH TOD
    (But is really Awd, with matic clutch)

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    post control photos,. and we can iD it.

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SOURCE: 2000 jeep grand cherokee quad drive but onlythe rear wheels turn

usualy you will only have two tires spin at a time even in 4 lo or 4high. those tires are going to be diaginal from each other tipicly. now since your vehcle is equiped with quad drive it may employ a limited slip rear differential to help it along. however this only afects the rear axle. now you can test it by jacking your vehicle up and setting it on jack stands. one for each wheel onder the axle tube on a good solid (concreat or black top) flat surface. then have some one you know and trust to get in the car and put it into drive . now you can actualy see what wheels are spinning or not.now is were the limited slip comes in if you have one rear wheel spinning and the other is sitting still the limited slip will engage and start the other wheel spinning . now this may bang until the other wheel catches up (note that the faster the wheel is spinning the harder it is on your truck)now be very carfull stay away from the wheels tires and all other spinning parts it is a machine it can hurt you badly. but give it a try and it will answer your question. be safe hope this helps

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Jonah Oneal

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  • Posted on May 02, 2009

SOURCE: cant move transfer case shifter from 2 to 4 wheel drive

go to car wash spray back wheels enough to remove dirt.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 31, 2010

SOURCE: How to shift a 1998 jeep grand cherokee into 4 wheel drive

Four low is almost never used. I use it on very steep rocky or muddy trails in the woods or to pull someone out of mud or a ditch. Though some will shift standing still it is best do do this while rolling. Four high can be shifted at low speeds of 2 to about 35mph (higher also but not really good idea) Low can only be shifted between 2 to 10mph. If you find yourself stuck and unable to shift because you aren't rolling you can also turn the engine off, engage the transfer case and re-start. That avoids having the gears clashing together. Best rule is if it begins to grind, don't force it.

Joseph Howard

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  • Posted on Feb 10, 2010

SOURCE: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport. Static shifting into 4-wheel drive.

Correct

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 11, 2012

SOURCE: Jeep Grand Cherokee with Quadra Trac keeps shifting into 4 wheel drive. What could be the cause?

a bad wheel speed sensor or not matching tires

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