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#21567 of 23393 4wd on the 2003 Wrangler by ocean_shipper

May 16, 2006 (6:04 pm)

I noticed that the indicator lights on the 2003 are different than my 2000. There is a light that says "front axle lock" and one for "rear axle lock". I haven't put my Jeep in 4wd yet, so am wondering what is the difference between that and the 2000 model that says "Part time 4x4".
 
When I am in 4wd, will the light that is there "4wd" tell me indicate that I am in true 4wd both low and high range?
 
Sorry if I am too much of a newbie! Someone has to be a newbie and I am guess I am it!
 
Chuck

#21568 of 23393 Re: 4wd on the 2003 Wrangler [ocean_shipper] by tidester

May 16, 2006 (6:12 pm)

Replying to: ocean_shipper (May 16, 2006 6:04 pm)
Someone has to be a newbie and I am guess I am it!
 
That condition is very transient. You'll be an expert in no time and your act of bravery will encourage lurkers to join in. It will be their chance to be Newb for a Day!
 
tidester, host

#21569 of 23393 Re: 4wd on the 2003 Wrangler [ocean_shipper] by mac24

May 16, 2006 (6:25 pm)

Replying to: ocean_shipper (May 16, 2006 6:04 pm)
I guess you bought a Rubicon without realizing it!
 
Engaging 4HI will be the same as your last Jeep, in other words drive will be connected to the front axle as well as the rear.
 
The difference will be when you engage 4LO. Initially it will be the same as before, but then you have the option to also lock both the front and rear diffs as well. I suggest you study your Owners Manual for a more detailed explanation and instructions.
 
Finally, your 4WD system is still a part time one. You have 2WD by default and the option to engage 4WD when appropriate.

#21570 of 23393 Re: Then and Now [ocean_shipper] by mac24

May 16, 2006 (6:47 pm)

Replying to: ocean_shipper (May 16, 2006 5:59 pm)
Where can I purchase this chart that is suitable for framing?
 
You can get that poster here: Poster.
 
I've got one and it's well worth the $12!
 
Another one available at the same price and place is this one:
 

#21571 of 23393 Re: Then and Now [mac24] by mac24

May 16, 2006 (7:33 pm)

Replying to: mac24 (May 16, 2006 6:47 pm)
Here's two more that follow the same theme. I've no connection with Quadratec, but I do think these nostalgic posters are rather cool. This is all of them, sorry they're a little on the large side.
 

 

#21572 of 23393 Re: 4wd on the 2003 Wrangler [ocean_shipper] by erickpl

May 17, 2006 (5:46 am)

Replying to: ocean_shipper (May 16, 2006 6:04 pm)
My dash has lights that I can see about Part time 4x4 etc, but they never light up, but you CAN see that they are there. I thought I had something broken, but it is just a case of a universal dashboard being used in multiple Jeeps.
 
If yours don't like up and you don't have locker buttons next to where the ashtray is/would be, then don't worry about.
 
-Paul

#21573 of 23393 Re: 4wd on the 2003 Wrangler [erickpl] by mac24

May 17, 2006 (6:23 am)

Replying to: erickpl (May 17, 2006 5:46 am)
If yours don't like up and you don't have locker buttons next to where the ashtray is/would be, then don't worry about.
 
Absolutely. I was thinking it was a question about functioning lights.

#21574 of 23393 Well...some bad news. by drewmeister

May 17, 2006 (8:11 am)

I've been officially notified that I'll be laid off in a month or so. (Not specifically me, but all of my co-workers as well).
 
I have a decision to make. Make next month's payment and continue to look for a job quickly, or let the Unlimited go. (I traded in a paid-for car for it, so I'm not upside down).
 
I was considering selling it and using cash to buy a CJ or YJ, but I may be in the situation where I pick up a long commute. In that case, I want to keep this brand-new 4.0.
 
Dang, I was really looking forward to buying the soft top for summer, but now I can't spend the money.
 
I suppose letting the Jeep go too quickly sounds like a strange idea, but I hate to lose those payments if it takes me awhile to find something else.

#21575 of 23393 Re: 1995 Wrangler YJ [rd75] by rd75

May 17, 2006 (8:26 am)

Replying to: rd75 (May 11, 2006 11:36 am)
All right, so I passed on the '95 YJ 4-cylinder. Now I am considering a '98 Wrangler Sport, I6 with manual transmission, 114,00 miles, for $5000. Only catch is it has a rebuilt title, it sat through a hurricane down in Florida. The top got beat up pretty bad and one of the windows busted out and it got a lot of water inside. A few nicks and dings but overall looks good. I have been told it never was flooded (i.e., sitting partially submerged in water), it just got water in the interior. I would prefer a few less miles, since I do put a lot of miles on my vehicles. I got a couple days to consider it.

#21576 of 23393 Re: 1995 Wrangler YJ [rd75] by mac24

May 17, 2006 (8:58 am)

Replying to: rd75 (May 17, 2006 8:26 am)
General rule of thumb is that a salvage titled vehicle is worth 50% of its value in current condition without the salvage title.
 
I would think that $10k would be rather high for a '98 with 114k in the condition you describe.

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