Friends 1996 P38's ****** wont go. Engine gives rpms, but no drive.

[Skaramunga]

My buddy just bought a 4.0 in April, it's only got like 60k on it. Anyway the problem is that the range isn't leaving it's spot and the engine is fine. ****** fluid is somewhat bad, 'dark and clumpy,' but he just got it and really hasn't had time to check that. He ran a check engine light just prior. I'm guessing a bad ****** filter can cause this. If so what do you few range owners think went on this? Any help is cool, he's stuck in a parking lot in Manchester, NH. Lovin' my disco right now, ha...Thanks

 

[Skaramunga]

Can I not type the word ******? OK transmission fluid???

 

[JSQ]

check the tow fuse.

 

[ptschram]

check the tow fuse.

There is a fuse that when in place puts the transfer case into neutral. Top row, first one (if memory serves). Oh yeah, this is the fuse box on the BeCM, under right front seat.

Yep, just checked, fuse 11, upper row, front.

 

[stu454]

Check to make sure that the t-case isn't in neutral.

Yeah, I know, duh! But my mom and I were once stranded in a '78 K10 because I had bumped the t-case shifter. Hey, I was only nine at the time!

 

[ptschram]

Check to make sure that the t-case isn't in neutral.

Yeah, I know, duh! But my mom and I were once stranded in a '78 K10 because I had bumped the t-case shifter. Hey, I was only nine at the time!

Stuart:
On a P38A, in order to put the t-case in neutral, one must put a fuse into the upper, fore position in the fuse box under the passenger seat.

 

[RverJC]

Ah, c'mon man!


Check the obvious stuff!!!! Is there enough fluid in the ******. autos don't work well with not enough fluid. Try putting it in R or low range, do the fuse thing.

Is the ****** engaging, is the tcase engaging? Look for obvious stuff. MAKE SURE IT IS IN GEAR BEFORE YOU WASTE $$$ AT DEALERSHIP!!!!!