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Older Jimny 4WD faillure
08 Dec 2022 19:51 - 08 Dec 2022 19:55 #246265
by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic Older Jimny 4WD faillure
First thing is to check the front wheel bearings. When they start to go they can cause the vacuum system to leak. Checking them first can save a lot of frustration!
If they are both good then it will be a simple leak in one of the pipes. We can rule out the switch on the transfer case because if that was faulty you would have no 4wd light at all.
The easiest fix is to run full lengths of new hose (I use 4mm ID PVC hose, about £10 for 10m on eBay plus two 4mm tees), cable tying it to the now redundant original hoses.
My preferred fix is to replace the hoses and at the same time re-route them along the brake pipes, around the engine bay and down the brake hoses. This keeps them out of harms way and involves less laying on the ground!
This picture will help you get the correct hoses to the correct places on the hub.
I know many choose manual hubs as a simple option, but personally I find the vacuum system super convenient and simple to maintain.
If they are both good then it will be a simple leak in one of the pipes. We can rule out the switch on the transfer case because if that was faulty you would have no 4wd light at all.
The easiest fix is to run full lengths of new hose (I use 4mm ID PVC hose, about £10 for 10m on eBay plus two 4mm tees), cable tying it to the now redundant original hoses.
My preferred fix is to replace the hoses and at the same time re-route them along the brake pipes, around the engine bay and down the brake hoses. This keeps them out of harms way and involves less laying on the ground!
This picture will help you get the correct hoses to the correct places on the hub.
I know many choose manual hubs as a simple option, but personally I find the vacuum system super convenient and simple to maintain.
Last edit: 08 Dec 2022 19:55 by Busta.
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