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#1 of 6 Transfer case fell out from under while driving! by amandalee Jul 01, 2008 (8:24 am)
Someone please help! I was traveling multistate and my jeep began vibrating and before we could pull off the road, parts started flying out from under the car. I was able to retrieve one of the parts from the side of the highway and it is the transfer case. The chain is still in tact, but there is extensive damage on the underside. Does anyone have a clue as to what may have caused this? The noise as I have described it sounded like a coat hanger in a lawn mower. Several parts came off the jeep and the transfer case is not in tact whatsoever. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Replies to this message: erickpl (Jul 01, 2008 9:37 am) amandalee (Jul 01, 2008 10:50 am) erickpl (Jul 01, 2008 12:56 pm) and 2 more...
#2 of 6 Re: Transfer case fell out from under while driving! [amandalee] by erickpl Jul 01, 2008 (9:37 am)
Replying to: amandalee (Jul 01, 2008 8:24 am) What year Jeep? What TYPE of Jeep? Have you had any maintenance done recently? Have you had any mods done to the suspension, engine, or transfer case lately?   Either way, it sounds like you'll be replacing the t-case. Question is: Who will end up paying for it. If you haven't done anything to your Jeep and it is still under warranty, they should cover the work. If you've modded anything, the situation gets kinda gray and will depend on what you modded.   -Paul Replies to this message: amandalee (Jul 01, 2008 10:50 am) erickpl (Jul 01, 2008 12:56 pm) amandalee (Jul 01, 2008 4:41 pm) and 1 more...
#3 of 6 Re: Transfer case fell out from under while driving! [erickpl] by amandalee Jul 01, 2008 (10:50 am)
Replying to: erickpl (Jul 01, 2008 9:37 am) The Jeep is a 2003 Wrangler X. I have not modified anything on the Jeep, but a couple of years ago I had the dealership fix a problem with my 4 wheel drive. I believe that it was a linkage problem. I also had to have the transmission replaced when it was 6 months old and replace a head gasket a couple of years ago. This repairs were all covered under the warranty, however, the warranty ran out 4000 miles ago (70,000). Thanks for the reply. Replies to this message: erickpl (Jul 01, 2008 12:56 pm) amandalee (Jul 01, 2008 4:41 pm) erickpl (Jul 02, 2008 4:22 am)
#4 of 6 Re: Transfer case fell out from under while driving! [amandalee] by erickpl Jul 01, 2008 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: amandalee (Jul 01, 2008 10:50 am) I'd take it to the dealer and show them the maintenance records of the work they did and see what they can do. Be polite and professional, and see if they'll work with you.   4k is not much of a difference and perhaps they'll split the cost with you. Either way, sounds like you have just cause for a legitimate warranty claim that was never really handled.   -Paul Replies to this message: amandalee (Jul 01, 2008 4:41 pm) erickpl (Jul 02, 2008 4:22 am)
#5 of 6 Re: Transfer case fell out from under while driving! [erickpl] by amandalee Jul 01, 2008 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: erickpl (Jul 01, 2008 12:56 pm) That is what I was thinking of doing, thanks. One more question-would this type of dysfunction keep the car from starting? (it won't even turn over). Or could there be something else wrong in excess of the transfer case? Replies to this message: erickpl (Jul 02, 2008 4:22 am)
#6 of 6 Re: Transfer case fell out from under while driving! [amandalee] by erickpl Jul 02, 2008 (4:22 am)
Replying to: amandalee (Jul 01, 2008 4:41 pm) Likely they are separate issues unless you are throwing codes from the transmission that would keep it from doing so. If it won't even turn over, have you checked to see if you even get interior lights, head lights or radio functions? Bad battery perhaps? Bad cables? Bad starter? Lots of things that could be the culprit at this point.   -Paul

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