2005 Nissan Nismo Frontier 4wd not working

Asked by Guru9159JJ Dec 07, 2021 at 06:52 PM about the 2005 Nissan Frontier 4 Dr Nismo King Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 4x4 Nissan Frontier Nismo with a standard transmission.  It has been
great but recently the 4wd light is on in the dash and it will not shift into 4wd.  
Transfer case has 3 sensors, I've checked them and they seem to work.  I
would like to install new ones but they are not cheap, the one closest to
transmission is $850 alone.  Has anyone had the same issues?  If so please let
me know what you did to remedy the situation.  I've done all the easy stuff:
battery disconnect, system reset, etc.

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There may be a scan tool for the tranny only , it's better to diagnose than to replace parts nilly willy , you can buy test equipment for the price of a sensor you don't need ., perhaps take it to a good shop

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The 4WD Warning light turns ON when ignition switch is turned to ON position and will stay ON if a malfunction has been detected by the system. differences between the diameters of front and rear wheels will make the warning light to come steady ON. Check: Clutch fluid and transfer case Oil level and conditions. with the Frontier stopped, shift the shift lever to the N position with the clutch pedal depressed and shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD. If the warning light is still ON after this operation check, have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible by a Transmission Technician. thanks

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