What does the part time light mean?

What does the part time light mean?

“Part time” would mean it comes on automatically when wheel spin is detected, and shuts off when not needed. The part time light goes off and on when you need it, it automatically goes into four wheels grabbing independent.

Is full time 4×4 bad?

On dirt roads the full-time 4X4 is markedly superior to the part-time 4X4. It has better traction, handling and even braking on those occasions you engine brake. But then you need to remember to select and de-select 4X4 when you drive onto high-traction surfaces like bitumen, or even some high-traction dirt roads.

How can I tell if my car is in 4WD?

You can be sure you’re in 4wd because its mmechanically activates by the lever you pull and you’ll feel it engage and you’ll feel the handling difference. There is no electronic actuating you have to wait for and wonder if it works. Just pull up on the fun lever and you’re in 4wd.

Why does the Wrangler have a full time gauge cluster?

The reason it has the full time area in the gauge cluster is because that gauge cluster was used on the Cherokee and I think grand Cherokee which both had a full time transfer case option. The wrangler is a part time system meaning you can only use it when conditions call for it.

Is the part time dash light still on on my 2004 Liberty?

My 2004 Liberty has had the Part time dash light on since I switched it into 4wd during the last snow storm. The same day I switched it back to 2wd drive but the part time light is still on.

Is there a 4WD high and 4WD Low Light?

It also has a place for 4WD Low light, but that does not illuminate either. Just the part time light when in 4WD High or Low. Maybe Part time and 4wd low is supposed to both turn on when in low and its just burnt out? Click to expand…

You can be sure you’re in 4wd because its mmechanically activates by the lever you pull and you’ll feel it engage and you’ll feel the handling difference. There is no electronic actuating you have to wait for and wonder if it works. Just pull up on the fun lever and you’re in 4wd.

The reason it has the full time area in the gauge cluster is because that gauge cluster was used on the Cherokee and I think grand Cherokee which both had a full time transfer case option. The wrangler is a part time system meaning you can only use it when conditions call for it.

My 2004 Liberty has had the Part time dash light on since I switched it into 4wd during the last snow storm. The same day I switched it back to 2wd drive but the part time light is still on.

It also has a place for 4WD Low light, but that does not illuminate either. Just the part time light when in 4WD High or Low. Maybe Part time and 4wd low is supposed to both turn on when in low and its just burnt out? Click to expand…

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