Ranger 4x4 and rdw light problem

[Danavan]

So the bulbs where missing in the dash, replaced them recently and the reason for them missing seems to be that the previous owner was fed up with them being on all the time.

The 4wd works fine but the rdw is permanently engaged which in itself is not an issue in 2wd. Trawling the net their seems not to be much on this. Tried the conections on the gear box and that all works ok.

Anyone had similar issues?

Thanks for any light shed on this.

[muttley9050]

Do you mean rfw ( remote free wheeling). There is some vacuum switches under the bonnet. Thus was the reason my rfw light was always on.

[Bustergasket]

So the bulbs where missing in the dash, replaced them recently and the reason for them missing seems to be that the previous owner was fed up with them being on all the time.

The 4wd works fine but the rdw is permanently engaged which in itself is not an issue in 2wd. Trawling the net their seems not to be much on this. Tried the conections on the gear box and that all works ok.

Anyone had similar issues?

Thanks for any light shed on this.

 

has it ever had the box removed, or rebuild or clutch rep ?

[Danavan]

Yes rfw switch. The vacuum still works but locks on straight away when I put it into 4wd and stays in. Switch problem maybe @muttley9050

 

Yes it has had the clutch replaced at some point @buster gasket. Looked and changed swapped the sensors about but still no joy.

 

Maybe I will just take the bulbs out again.

 

Cheers for the replys fellas

[rovers90]

The 4wd works fine but the rdw is permanently engaged which in itself is not an issue in 2wd.

 

Im sure the handbook states not to drive with RFW engaged for long periods of time if you are not using four wheel drive.

[Danavan]

Cheers @rovers90. Will dig it out and have a look. Can't see to much of a problem having them locked in 2wd. Interesting to find out why that is the case.

[Bustergasket]

Yes rfw switch. The vacuum still works but locks on straight away when I put it into 4wd and stays in. Switch problem maybe @muttley9050

 

Yes it has had the clutch replaced at some point @buster gasket. Looked and changed swapped the sensors about but still no joy.

 

Maybe I will just take the bulbs out again.

 

Cheers for the replys fellas

 

Ok, you know the two sensors on the box, when u take them out there is a little tiny steel bullet, check that it's still in there, you may need a magnet to get it out, without this in there the sensor is in fresh air, rfw illuminates and the system does not electrically work as it should, i have seen this a few times, it's easy to do, let me know how u get on

[Danavan]

That's great. Not tried that. Will let you know if that dose the trick. Cheers. @Bustergasket

[Bustergasket]

That's great. Not tried that. Will let you know if that dose the trick. Cheers. @Bustergasket ��

 

if there is not one in there u may need to buy one from your local ford dealer or Mazda, if it's not there it most likely fell out when box was out

[Danavan]

Thanks for your info @Bustergasket. Will let you know how things go.