put my 2001 cherokee in 4 wheel the other day and can't remember if there is supposed to be a light coming on in the dash or not.

thanks,
terri

 

yes.

two, actually, if you have the NP242

 

I don't remember 2 of them, I have the sport 4.0. not sure what the np242 is?

Terri

 

Does your shifter bezel look like this?



or does it look like this?

 

bottom one

 

then you have the np231, and a light should turn on when engaged

 

There should be an amber 'Part Time' light to the right of the Speedometer when in 4wd with the 231. Could be the bulb gone bad, or even the switch on the transfer case. Found an old thread on the same subject. Same transfer case.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fi...t-np231-37548/

 

OK, engaged 4 wheel in 4 high and no light and I can tell how she handles it is not in 4 wheel. guy at auto store said to check "rooster" thing on top of transfer case and spray lubricate? Hubby couldn't find rooster, he sprayed linkage with no results. any ideas?

thanks,
terri

 

needs a transfer case switch

 

probly this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transfer-Cas...ZWc~r6&vxp=mtr

 

thanks, heading back to the auto store today. any tips on replacing this, is it pretty simple?

I really appreciate everyone's feedback.

 

Yes, it is pretty simple. The switch is located on top of the transfer case on the driver's side. First, unplug the electrical connection from the switch. I believe that you will need a 7/8ths inch wrench to remove said switch. The hardest part might be trying to undo the locking tab on the electrical connection.

 

The switch/light will not cause 4wd to function, linkage probably needs adjustment.

 

Yeah. No kidding.

What's with the crappy advice up above?

 

And, are you shifting while moving like you're supposed to?

Here's how the factory suggests you shift the transfer case and I've been doing this since these things were new and I worked at the dealership. Quoted from the owner's manual. The suggestions in CAPS are mine.

"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed". I LET OFF THE GAS, THROW THE LEVER, TAP THE GAS AND LET OFF.

4L position: " To engage, slow the vehicle to 2-3 MPH , shift the transmission to Neutral, then shift the transfer lever to the right and pull firmly rearward to 4L".

TO SHIFT OUT OF 4L, SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SHIFT THE TRANSFER CASE LEVER TO 2H, THEN THE TRANS TO D IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOMATIC, OR INTO FIRST GEAR WITH A MANUAL, AND CONTINUE ON.

Revised 11/20/2014