All I can say is you are the man. Thank you for this. I’ve had a check 4x4 message for 2 years and this fixed it.
@BCDriven
4 күн бұрын
@utahgeoff good deal 👌 Glad you got it fixed up! Put your truck in 4 low once or twice a month and it'll help keep it working.
@rodger1776
2 ай бұрын
Outstanding..... My 4x4 has not been working for over 3 months. You just saved me a lot of money. Had my truck scheduled for repair in two days, saw your video, tried it with some skepticism but it worked. Just spun the pin several times both ways and put it back together...Nothing else was needed..... Thank you. 2010 F-150 XLT 4X4 PS: I canceled my appointment! :)
@BCDriven
2 ай бұрын
Nice! Glad to hear it's working on the 2010s as well.
@2wliyo167
17 күн бұрын
I got the same truck 2010 f150 XLT 4x4 and go the same problem, i’ll see if this works
@rodger1776
16 күн бұрын
@@2wliyo167 However, after a week it failed again. I believe my corrosion is to bad so I will be replacing it. Still cheap compared to a mechanic fix.
@GlennHewitt-hy2rn
2 ай бұрын
Perfect!!! My 4x4 has not been working for over a year and got stuck a few times. Saw your video and gave it a shot before taking it in and it worked like a charm! Thank you so much! 2010 F150 XLT 4x4.
@BCDriven
2 ай бұрын
Nice! Good to hear and thanks for commenting with your truck info.
@paulerger3688
Жыл бұрын
Just tried it. It worked for me. I didn’t need to disconnect the battery to clear the code. Thanks for the post!
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for taking the time to comment and letting us know how it went!
@billvance8995
Жыл бұрын
2010 F150. It worked!!.I Did 2 out of 3 steps. Couldn't get the wiring harness to unplug and didn't want to force it. Thank you so much for such an easy fix.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming back and commenting! Glad it got you fixed up!
@chrisglass8767
9 ай бұрын
Holy cow! Thank you sooo much for doing this video, my sons 4WD hasn’t worked on his 2010 for a month now and I thought I was going to have to spend hundreds at a shop to get it fixed…. NOPE, this worked and took me 5 minutes to fix! Great and helpful video.
@BCDriven
9 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!
@darrelgrimes5106
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much ! 1st day driving out in winter storm conditions and this video was so critical to enabling me to get on the road to pick my wife up from work . Worked like a charm . Quick fix just like he said . 😊
@BCDriven
6 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Funny enough I can usually see the correlation between an influx of views and winter storms in this video's analytics
@justinsauls
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting! Done just like you said, then took neg battery cable off, put back. The 4X4 works like nothing was ever wrong! 2010 F-150
@BCDriven
4 ай бұрын
Nice! Glad it worked on the 10' model.
@jl4992
6 ай бұрын
2010 F150 It did work. 2010 has a little extra step. The 2010 does not have a small center pin to spin. The center is about 10x bigger and has a hollow end in the shape of a pear. Your gear has a housing where the 2010 gear is exposed. After lining up the end to put back in, it shifted right into 4H and then 4L. Thank you so much for your video!!
@BCDriven
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the additional info on your year model. 👍 Glad it worked for you man.
@PokeSleepDeals
5 ай бұрын
I just bought one last night the wrench light came on and it won’t shift properly now almost as if I’m stuck on 1st or 2nd.
@PokeSleepDeals
5 ай бұрын
any tips?
@ffalan57
Жыл бұрын
@BC Driven I did ALL three steps and it fixed my problem. It’s been a week with a couple hundred miles and so far,so good! Thanks!!!😊😊😊
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Good to hear. I would make a habit of putting it in 4 low every few weeks to a month or so just to keep it working good. Mine is still doing well also after all this time.
@bryanmanfull5371
6 ай бұрын
WOW, this is amazing, 10 minutes and its fixed, great post
@BCDriven
6 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you man
@jayv81
Жыл бұрын
This video just saved my 4wheel drive. Thanks for the tip
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Nice thanks for watching and commenting
@kylekelso1792
8 ай бұрын
So, I have been having issues with this for awhile. Wish I found this video sooner. Replaced vacume lines, actuators, motor. Problems still there. I tried this trick last night and IT WORKED. WTH. Thanks man. Woohooo
@BCDriven
8 ай бұрын
Well at least you know all the other components in the system are up to spec lol Thanks for checking in and letting us know it worked.
@douglaskroon-pz1br
Жыл бұрын
Just tried it,…works like a charm! Thanks, bud!
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Glad you got it fixed up! Thanks for leaving a comment!
@luisrios4050
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!!! It worked on a 2017 f150. A shop would have probably charged hundreds for this simple fix.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Well in all fairness to a shop, they would have probably just changed the part and not messed around with something like this but it's definitely a free way to get it back going. Mines still doing great, seems like using the 4x4 once or twice a month is also good practice to keep it going.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Also thanks for the comment and letting others know it worked on your year model. I wasn't sure if it was the same for the 15+ models.
@luisrios4050
Жыл бұрын
@@BCDriven oh ok, it's my first time owning a 4x4 vehicle so that's a good tip. I was told to not use it on the pavement though.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
@luisrios4050 yeah these trucks don't like 4x4 on the pavement unless your pulling straight ahead at low speed. But with the IWEs and the actuator on the transfer case you really should try to get it into 4 low once a month or so just to keep everything moving freely.
@luisrios4050
Жыл бұрын
@@BCDriven Will do! Thanks! 👍
@TysonPingleton
8 ай бұрын
$100 my ass most shops charge $250 just to look at it. Good job I’ll try it
@jimtokarski6872
7 ай бұрын
I have watched this video several times but I got my 4x4 to work by switching into 4x4 High several times quickly. My screen showed the Check 4x4 message like it did in the video but it did go into 4x4 high. I sure the trick of and restarted and the message was gone. I have been in the habit of checking the 4x4 activation to make sure that it works. I will be checking more often now. Truck has almost 170,000 miles. Hopefully this works for you... saved me a trip under the truck. Hopefully it keeps working, otherwise I be sliding under the truck.
@HHGunsmithing
2 ай бұрын
This worked for me. Thanks for posting!!!
@CaseySampson-il9rn
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, great money saver! Slightly different on ‘09 F150 but same principle.
@christhielen632
Жыл бұрын
I was about to buy the part and seen this video and I can’t believe it actually worked
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Nice mine is still working fine too, I'm sure the actuator will eventually need replaced but using 4x4 once or twice a month has seemed to help keep the problem from coming back.
@rickycupp5309
Ай бұрын
Thanks mine was not working but now it is thanks again
@grege5164
Жыл бұрын
OmG thanks so much! This fix worked for my 2010 FX4 as well!!!
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Nice, glad it worked 👍
@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt
Жыл бұрын
My 4x4 on my 09 KR has not worked for sometime. I recently began seeing “2x4” briefly light up in cluster when starting my truck. Is that just the light proving out? I don’t recall ever seeing it. It doesn’t stay lit, only when turning the key. Thanks
@ladymoonpie9321
3 ай бұрын
Yup! It really works. Thanks my guy ✌️
@BCDriven
3 ай бұрын
May not be a permanent solution but it's hard to beat a quick fix lol
@happysawfish
Ай бұрын
Good job. You work on things but don't tear stuff up. I have a feeling these 4x4 systems sit so much instead of the parts being activated that bits of corrosion etc can set up. Got a 2014 yesterday that somebody broke the dash 4x4-4x2 rotary switch knob off. It still lines back up and rotates. Thinking about applying strong super glue to the broken posts and see if it will go a bit longer. : ) If anyone has encountered that?
@BCDriven
Ай бұрын
That's exactly the issue, the average person needs 4x4 maybe a couple times a year. I try to use mine once every couple of weeks now and it seems to help keep it in operation. On the switch, a cheap amazon one is around $20 and would be a good thing to have incase your glue idea doesn't work out. amzn.to/3VPwaQV there's options if you have the diff lock or don't.
@happysawfish
Ай бұрын
@@BCDriven : Thanks for the link BC. Guess what . . cleaned off the two broken plastic posts with alcohol, mixed up a batch of original JB Weld, applied only to the posts, and inserted back into position. Rigged up a walking stick with a pad on the end to apply slight pressure to the rotary switch into the dash for 24 hours. Voila! She's fixed Southern Style. Of course, it may break tomorrow, but it was easy and fun. Thanks for the inspiration. Now I'm fighting a real battle - a 2015 6.7 powerstroke that starts making a terrible buzzing noise- seems to be connected to the transmission but no drivability differences. Suspect something loose. Need help to find it probably unless I am able to step up my DIY game.
@chrisfrank2396
5 ай бұрын
Worked like a charm. Thanks!
@BCDriven
5 ай бұрын
Kind of crazy it works even if it is potentially just a temporary fix.
@AjieGFX
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the confirmation. Need to try it myself now.
@BCDriven
9 ай бұрын
Give it a go and report back!
@arreguinracing2732
10 ай бұрын
Doing this right now on my 2018 F150. Hopefully it works EDIT: It worked but have a faulty connection for the plug that’s by the transfer case motor. Will fix in the morning.
@MacGyver2154
9 ай бұрын
Yes it works. Unfortunately for me 2 of the 3 T 15 screws broke and I purchased a new shifter motor.
@johndoe-wf7fi
Жыл бұрын
I have the same problem. Gonna try it when I get off work.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Good luck, it'll either work or it won't 🤣🤣
@johndoe-wf7fi
Жыл бұрын
@@BCDriven I had to replace my check valve earlier this year so I’m hoping I don’t have to replace anything else.
@jameswesolaski6587
11 ай бұрын
About to try this. Thanks. Ill keep ya posted.
@BCDriven
11 ай бұрын
Good luck! Hopefully it works well for you!
@chandlertessin3652
8 ай бұрын
Good stuff just tried it out on my 2010 and worked
@BCDriven
8 ай бұрын
Great to hear, thanks for the report
@pem1091
Жыл бұрын
Worked for me! 2010 Expy. Watch that the drive gear doesn't come out with the sensor plate.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Nice! May only be a temporary fix or a fluke but it's still working great for me. I do try to use my 4x4 at least once or twice a month now too.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Also good advice on watching out for the gear falling out.
@michaelthomas9992
25 күн бұрын
Just worked for me. Thanks
@danielhartmann1447
Жыл бұрын
it works again 👌🏻
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Good deal, keep using it once or twice a month to help keep it working. Mine is still working great since making this video. I feel like it's kind of a bandaid to put off replacing that actuator but heck I'm all for it lol
@jesusm4656
2 ай бұрын
Worked !
@BCDriven
Ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you, Thanks for the feedback!
@treverh95
Жыл бұрын
They don't circle the problem they circle the answer
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Maybe so lol I've never been a big brand guy. I would say I'm maybe a little more biased towards the blue oval but mostly because of the issues the others have.
@treverh95
Жыл бұрын
@@BCDriven they all have issues. We just like to joke with each other
@gettindrunker
3 ай бұрын
Hahahahaha if it’s domestic, it’s junk now days. Although I have 320k on my ‘11 screw and she still runs close to that she did with 60k. Chevrolet would’ve have 2 4l60’s replaced by now.
@timd5597
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Dude!!!
@joeburrus4934
Жыл бұрын
My ford 2010 if it’s super cold out side my truck won’t go in a lot of times it will say check 4x4 then after I drive little bit it works
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that actuator should have some grease in it that may be getting too stiff or have some residual moisture in it that's freezing and the heat just loosens it up enough to go. Usually if something that is supposed to move is stuck some combination of heating and beating will get it going.
@rcool1000
Жыл бұрын
Worked great..thanks
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Good deal, thanks for leaving a comment.
@marylnWilson
3 ай бұрын
I will get my son to try it
@jimmytaylor8209
2 жыл бұрын
You work on a Dodge? It would make a perfect video.
@BCDriven
2 жыл бұрын
Ive got a dakota Im doing a motor swap on but not videoing it due to time
@magicbrooke7942
10 ай бұрын
What about some lubricant like WD-40 for a longer fix? Wouldn't that help?
@BCDriven
10 ай бұрын
It's not so much as it's getting in a bind as it is the sensor loosing it's reading. If you took apart the thing I was spinning it would most likely have a wiper style potentiometer that varies the resistance causing a proportional voltage drop that is reported back to the ECU to tell it that the 4x4 shift was successful. I think the deal with spinning it back and forth is mostly to help "clean" the wiper of that potentiometer. You wouldn't want any type of moisture or lubricant in there that could interfere with this circuitry.
@magicbrooke7942
10 ай бұрын
Got it. Thanks
@TheGregWallace
Жыл бұрын
Yes you have to clear the codes.
@prestonlwilliams5223
Жыл бұрын
Im about to go try it
@bansheerider619
Жыл бұрын
did it work? I may try this today.
@bushtruck
9 ай бұрын
Geez buddy, put some fuel in it lol. Costs just as much to keep it full as it does empty...edit: thanks for the vid gunna try it on my truck
@BCDriven
9 ай бұрын
I work 10 minutes from home and the closest fuel station is 20 minutes the opposite direction. Pair that with an exceptional skill for procrastination and you end up here lol (my gas light is currently on again 😅)
@bushtruck
9 ай бұрын
@@BCDriven haha
@kendavis1198
Жыл бұрын
Cool. However, I would NEVER USE An Aftermarket Part in that Location. Hopefully that don't come back on ya.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
To each, their own.. or whatever that saying is lol I didn't replace my actuator but have used aftermarket parts in tons of applications. It's kind of a gamble but at the cost difference vs oem it usually makes sense for me to go aftermarket on something easy to change like this. If it's something I have hours and hours of teardown to replace yeah it's likely going to be oem but again, different strokes for different folks.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
I do appreciate you watching and commenting as well.
@Anonymousreserve
Жыл бұрын
Good video thanks
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@marylnWilson
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad my asking helps a lot of people.im going to get my son to try it when he comes home. Now.on.to the next problem my 81 in TV won't come on pictures is clear ,,,, but won't stay on I unplugged my plug back it would come on ,, but now the Sony keeps circling .
@user-qn5mc6vp5d
Жыл бұрын
Mine does this only going into 4 lo I wonder if this is my problem
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
Probably so, the actuator doesnt have to move to go into 4 hi. Could also just be a bad actuator but I mean it doesn't hurt to try this seeing how it's free and takes less that 10 minutes to do.
@hunterhylbert8501
7 ай бұрын
I have a similar issue but I think it’s actually my shift motor going bad🤦🏼♂️
@BCDriven
6 ай бұрын
At least it's easy to change lol
@teresaalick4670
Ай бұрын
I was told I need 2 new hubs...should I try this first?
@BCDriven
Ай бұрын
At least for my truck, when this was messed up 4 Hi still worked good but would still give the wrench symbol, when you put it in low it would just flash the wrench and stay in 4 HI. This part would be the culprit if you put it in low range and it doesn't go into low range. The vacuum hubs are a common failure but I don't know if they would give you the check 4x4 message. Regardless, it's free and takes less than 10 minutes to try so can't hurt to give it a run.
@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980
7 ай бұрын
hay guys am i the only one seeing that long crack in the T case cover?
@BCDriven
6 ай бұрын
Just a casting mark, I went under there to check it after re watching the video.
@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980
6 ай бұрын
@@BCDriven ok good that made me sad for you glad it was nothing
@stonebeauty2228
8 ай бұрын
is this towards the front or back of the truck?
@BCDriven
8 ай бұрын
You go under the truck at the middle near the back of the driver's door and look towards the front of the truck.
@leeshacoons1401
7 ай бұрын
Will this work on a 2004?
@esejose218
9 ай бұрын
Does this work on 11th gen
@BCDriven
9 ай бұрын
I don't know for sure but if it has a similar style transfer case actuator I bet it would
@josephanderson47
Жыл бұрын
All em do it
@thomasdonner2495
8 ай бұрын
WD40?
@johnennis4983
Жыл бұрын
I put a new motor on and still nothing.
@BCDriven
Жыл бұрын
If it's not shifting to 4 lo, set the parking brake and lay under it and feel the motor when someone else shifts it from 4 hi to 4 lo. You should be able to hear and feel it actuate. If it doesnt actuate, get a multimeter and start diagnosing the connector. I'm not sure the exact pinout but one pin should go from 0 to 12v when the switch is turned to 4 lo. If there is no change in the voltage on any pin of the connector then you likely have a bad switch on the dash. Hope that helps a bit.
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