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Old 01-04-2009, 01:13 PM
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Re: wouldn't move in the snow

well how could it be busted and then still drive fine??
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Old 01-04-2009, 04:52 PM
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Re: wouldn't move in the snow

I'm going to edge towards a transfer issue on this one.. If the transfer clutches are borked, or if your solenoid's not engaging, your rear wheels would not be getting any torque, so if your front end is in snow and the tire is just spinning, your speedo will move but the car won't be going anywhere. You will not notice this during everyday driving since the front wheels will have traction.

Does your "power" light blink when you start the car?
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Re: wouldn't move in the snow

yes it blinks
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Old 01-05-2009, 10:36 PM
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Re: wouldn't move in the snow

Okay, blinking power light = trouble code in the transmission. There is an article in the how-to section on how to pull codes from the transmission computer, chances are your duty solenoid C is toast....
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Old 01-05-2009, 10:39 PM
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Re: wouldn't move in the snow

thats so wierd maybe they just charged for a new duty solenoid C and didn't put one in. for now should i put the fwd fuse in?
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Old 01-06-2009, 06:52 AM
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Re: wouldn't move in the snow

Yeah my vote would be for solenoid c... although you shouldn't rule out other things just yet. I dropped my extension housing 4 times (paid once) to replace the solenoid, check for pinched wires, etc then out of frustration I changed the TCU and all has been well ever since.

Since it sounds like your solenoid C is stuck on, putting in the fwd fuse probably won't matter.
Changing the solenoid isn't hard, you could easily do it yourself if you have a nice garage or access to a lift. Also, there is a wealth of knowledge about this matter here on this forum.
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Old 01-06-2009, 11:31 PM
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Re: wouldn't move in the snow

well when i do put in the fwd is stops binding around sharp turns. i'll just take it back to the shop where it was done. anything special that i should tell them??
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Old 01-07-2009, 04:12 PM
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well when i do put in the fwd is stops binding around sharp turns. i'll just take it back to the shop where it was done. anything special that i should tell them??
If it's binding in turns without the fwd fuse in and putting in the fuse stops the binding it would seem that your solenoid c is functioning. Also, if it's binding I would think you have power to the rear wheels.

Did you have new clutch plates installed recently? Have you pulled the tranny codes?
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Old 01-08-2009, 11:30 AM
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Re: wouldn't move in the snow

well i just bought the car and they did have the tranny rebuilt less than 3000 miles ago. i tryied to pull the codes but it would not show them i'll try again as i prob did it wrong lol
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