Question regarding TT4 system
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:35 pm
So my TT4 light has been on in the truck for a long time now(since I bought the truck, actually) and though the truck seemed to be working fine and would go wherever I needed it to go, I know suspect there is an issue. From what I have read, it is supposed to be a pretty good system. Here is what happened.
While on the trail, I snapped the bolts connecting the right rear axle to the diff. No big deal, tie the axle up so I can limp home without it damaging too much underneath. I should still have 3 wheel drive anyway. This is partially true, I had left front wheel drive but not right, and had no rear at all. Made it interesting getting back to the main road but managed to make it out after some winching in the tough spots. Got the axle bolts and back rolling on the trail but still things are not right. I got myself stuck in a couple very easy spots that no 4x4 should ever get stuck. Luckily I was alone and trying a few positions to take pics, so there was nobody else to witness it. Honestly it would have proven very embarrassing to be stuck where I was sitting. I basically only had left front and right rear working for me and both of them were about 2 inches off the ground. I stuffed a log under one and drove away but otherwise I was just freewheeling there.
My conclusion is that something computer-wise must be acting up(why the light is on) and is preventing the system from functioning properly. I was under the assumption that the other 3 wheels would work in an AWD system. Somebody please advise me if I am out to lunch or is something actually wrong here. My ABS light is also on and I have discovered that it is a wire that has worn through. Is it likely that the two are related, seems that they would be to me but this thing is new to me so I'm looking for educated input here. Thanks.
While on the trail, I snapped the bolts connecting the right rear axle to the diff. No big deal, tie the axle up so I can limp home without it damaging too much underneath. I should still have 3 wheel drive anyway. This is partially true, I had left front wheel drive but not right, and had no rear at all. Made it interesting getting back to the main road but managed to make it out after some winching in the tough spots. Got the axle bolts and back rolling on the trail but still things are not right. I got myself stuck in a couple very easy spots that no 4x4 should ever get stuck. Luckily I was alone and trying a few positions to take pics, so there was nobody else to witness it. Honestly it would have proven very embarrassing to be stuck where I was sitting. I basically only had left front and right rear working for me and both of them were about 2 inches off the ground. I stuffed a log under one and drove away but otherwise I was just freewheeling there.
My conclusion is that something computer-wise must be acting up(why the light is on) and is preventing the system from functioning properly. I was under the assumption that the other 3 wheels would work in an AWD system. Somebody please advise me if I am out to lunch or is something actually wrong here. My ABS light is also on and I have discovered that it is a wire that has worn through. Is it likely that the two are related, seems that they would be to me but this thing is new to me so I'm looking for educated input here. Thanks.