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Full time / part time?
- Thread starter 96XJ_4.0
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There is a light. Whether or not it will come on depends on the following:
It sounds like you have the NP231 transfer case, which did not have the locking centre diff that the NP242 did. Easy way to tell: if your transfer case selector positions are 2HI, 4HI, N, and 4LO, you have a 231; if they're 2HI, 4HI Part-Time, 4HI Full-Time, N, and 4LO, you have a 242. To double-check, crawl under the Jeep and look at the tag on the transfer case. FWIW, full-time 4HI is basically an AWD mode; only the Part-Time light will come on if you have a 231.
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rsquirt83
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Top is the 242 TC
Bottom is the 231 TC
ReverendOD
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Fenton, MO
I have the 231 and i dont get the part time light, possibly its burnt out?
Either that, or the switch on the case is shot or out of alignment. Some years (IIRC) were vacuum-actuated; knowing the year involved would help.
ReverendOD
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Fenton, MO
Yeah sorry about that thought i had my signature set up, apparently not.
is a 2001
I did find this here http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fix-part-time-light-np231-37548/
Ill crawl undere there and see which switch i have.
Yep - sounds about right.
Take a look at this thread for more info - this question gets asked a lot around here, and there are some good opinions regarding both transfer cases in there.
It permits the front and rear axles to turn at different rates when unlocked and in 4WD. This effectively gives you an AWD mode that can be used on solid surfaces without binding the drivetrain.
ReverendOD
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Fenton, MO
Yup that sounds right.
