Ahhhh CRAP !! any thoughts guys ??
First off I would like to say hello to my fellow H3 drivers ! I own a 08 White with black rimmed adventure package model. Ok heres my issue, I live in NY and this past Wednesday we as many other northeastern states got hammered. Well during the storm in 6+ inches of snow I was in 4 High lock and the truck performed awesomely and even took it offroading later on in the day in a foot plus with not even blinking an eye, It was great !! The problem is that i haven't driven the car since Weds and left it in 4H lock not noticing what I was doing today (SAT) driving around the dry plowed streets making turns and hearing the moan and dragging of the drivetrain. After doing this for a few turns and such I then noticed the Lock buttonb engaged and cursed up a storm !! I then turned it off and went to regular 4H, now I smelled something burning and smelled like oil. I did NOT see any check engine message nor any other errors and the truck seems to be driving fine. My question is,, -- If I did any damage, would I see a message pop up if there is any damage to the drivetrain?? Thanks guys !
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I would have the transfer case fluid changed. Then they can see if the fluid is burnt.
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from what I have seen here, it is s common thing to smell a burning smell on the H3 when the roads are wet.
I would not worry to much about driving with the locker on. I have done it a few times. as long as you are not out doing high speed turns you should be ok. if you search the forum you can find things on the burning smell. |
thanks guys, yea I might have the transfer fluid checked out this coming week just for peace of mind. I guess the noises I heard while turning is normal science for making turns with a locked axle. Stupid mistake and I shake my head at myself because I know better, and just forgot to turn it off. As long as im not hearin noises when the lockers are off and no signals popping up then I hope im ok...
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brite red flashing led
i have a post here somewhere about installing a flashing led on the dash to warn of either lock mode
i am putting RIGHT IN THE MID OF SPEEDO!!! TOM |
Originally Posted by drtom
(Post 217494)
i have a post here somewhere about installing a flashing led on the dash to warn of either lock mode
i am putting RIGHT IN THE MID OF SPEEDO!!! TOM |
Zip Tie Man where in NY you live? How's the wheelin over there?
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Yeah after the storm here in jersey this past week, I left it in 4h for a little bit by accident but I noticed on a turn there was a resistance/grinding feeling and I realized what I did. I didn't have any issues after taking it out of 4h.
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Originally Posted by DAGKANA
(Post 217507)
Zip Tie Man where in NY you live? How's the wheelin over there?
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In 4HI Loc you are not using your "locker". Even in 4LO you will not use it until you press the locker (X) button.
As far as the smell goes, I have smelled the same thing after driving on wet roads. I searched thru the entire engine compartment and under side sniffing and always came back to the same conclusion that the front brakes heat up and smell when they get wet. |
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