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4WD issues

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01 Dec 2025 10:21 #262955 by chayes0106
4WD issues was created by chayes0106
Hi all, 

I recently got a 05 jimny with electronic 4wd controls, but also has had manual hubs attached when i got it. It still will not go into 4wd, i get no warning lights or anything on the dash when i try to engage the 4wd. Ive tired to look at videos but trouble is im not sure what the previous owner has done to be able to fix the issue. 

Does anyone have any tips as to why it still will not be working? 

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01 Dec 2025 11:11 #262957 by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic 4WD issues
A bit of a silly question 
It hasn't got a manual transfer fitted 
Reason for asking if you're not familiar with the Jimny 
 
My Jimny
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum?view=topic&catid=8&id=60814

www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJa3cPPDZYGwkWr0rvu8ug

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01 Dec 2025 11:31 #262959 by chayes0106
Replied by chayes0106 on topic 4WD issues
Not that i am aware of

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01 Dec 2025 13:40 #262962 by yakuza
Replied by yakuza on topic 4WD issues
no 4x4 light at all?
there is a fuse i think..

www.bigjimny.com/mediawiki/index.php/4WD..._failure_diagnostics

This wiki is good!
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 Cooper Disco, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck.

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01 Dec 2025 16:28 #262965 by chayes0106
Replied by chayes0106 on topic 4WD issues
the lights come on when i first turn the car on but then nothing

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01 Dec 2025 17:10 #262966 by DrRobin
Replied by DrRobin on topic 4WD issues
It could be the 2WD/4WD switch box, mine developed a fault, but it would try to go in to 4WD by itself.

I suggest you go through the Wiki articles on fault finding the 4WD system, link below

www.bigjimny.com/mediawiki/index.php/4WD...ion_system_operation

Have a look at how it is meant to work, then go through the faulting guide, this should at least point you to the right area.

Also a look underneath to see if you have a front drive shaft still connected.

Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog

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