Guest Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hi bought a 1996 shogun 3.0v6 last week( private sale) everything seemed fine till i used the four wheel drive.Put it in 4h and all lights on super-select stay on but when i put it back into 2H the top lights flash.Think it could be the front diff actuator but not sure.Phoned my mobile mechanic and he said it was to old to go onto his diagnostic computer.Can anyone help please or know any mobile mechanics that specialise in shoguns that are in the Hertfordshire are.Help needed asap Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 When my four wheel drive disengages, it takes a while for the lights to go off - and sometimes (very rarely) I even have to slap it into reverse and move back a few foot. One time, I had to get up on the roof, straddle the bad boy and jiggle until it worked loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 thanks for reply.yeah this seems to bethe diff actuator not releasing been looking on net.I can get it into 4h and everything is fine but when i put it in 2h the top lights flash they sometimes go out but then start flashing of there own accord this its the front diff actuator is faulty.Its annoying me was wondering if there are any local mobile mechanics before i lose my patience and scrap it after only a week of having it :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 my old pajero was the same,put it in reverse and go back a few feet,that should do the trick mate... DAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 cheers have tried that and seemed to do nothing but ill try it again now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 thanks for reply.yeah this seems to bethe diff actuator not releasing been looking on net.I can get it into 4h and everything is fine but when i put it in 2h the top lights flash they sometimes go out but then start flashing of there own accord this its the front diff actuator is faulty.Its annoying me was wondering if there are any local mobile mechanics before i lose my patience and scrap it after only a week of having it :o Take the bulb out TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Yeah they are a a bug*** for it. The connections need to be taken off and cleaned and sprayed with WD40 or alike as they get a bit clogged if its done some serious off road stuff. As the guys have said...a little bit of reverse usually does it. Make sure you use the whole 4x4 selection, both high and low of road/in a field at least once a week or they stick a bit. CAUTION Don't try and turn around or turn sharp corners when in low and the central diff is locked, it can cause a lot of damage if your on the road. Off road is ok because it will just spin a little, grass is best. If you have any problems go onto the Pajero owners club site, they know everything. (P.O.C) Edited August 24, 2011 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 is it actually in 4wd when it starts flashing or is it the sensor at fault. As said they can fail to disengage till you back up a few feet, if that fails try backing up turning the steering wheel from side to side usually does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadge-it Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ive got a pajero and when i take it out of 4wd the light does flash but thats to tell me its going back to 2wd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Yeah seems fine this morning think it's just a sticky solenoid/actuator got shogun specialist coming up from Essex tomorrow cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 http://4wd.blogeasy.com/article.view.run?articleID=318776 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 yeah great article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Yeah seems fine this morning think it's just a sticky solenoid/actuator got shogun specialist coming up from Essex tomorrow cheers guys Good to know you are back on the road, see you at Bennington on the 25th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 problem back again but had specialist diagnose it so just got to get the new part and fit it.hope i get it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 what did they say was at fault as mine started doin the same yesterday not had time to look at it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 The vvs valves mounted on the wing drivers side with vacuum pipes going off it.ordered new one got to fit it when it comes.fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 its a common thing with pajeros and shoguns with super select. what you drop out of 4wd to 2wd and the lights are still flashing you can do one of two things. put into reverse and move a few feet, when putting back to drive the lights will go out. all i do is build the speed up and then take my foot off the accelerator. this works every time for me. i use to get the OD light flashing as well but i changed the switch on the top of the box and that sorted that out. pajeros owners club forum is a good place for all information on the shogun and pajero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 SHOGUN UPDATE.just fitted the new valves quite a easy job.All seems to be working ok now.result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) SHOGUN UPDATE.just fitted the new valves quite a easy job.All seems to be working ok now.result Good to see you are up and running again, does this mean you will be at Bennington on the 25th? Edited September 4, 2011 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 hopefully.sounds like a great event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 hopefully.sounds like a great event look forward to seeing you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 yeah terry will be good to catch up.off fly fishing tomorrow should be fun hope weathers on my side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsportshooter Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 My Pajero manual states that the vehicle should always be reversed a short distance when disengaging the 4wd. I know you've fixed the light (and obviously the solenoid) issue but you might want to check the manual anyway as I'm pretty sure you have to reverse to disengage the auto hubs? driving with them engaged will knacker them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsportshooter Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Also - If your not already aware of the Pajero owners club forum have a look its full of useful info - http://www.pocuk.com/forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 yeah thanks for the advice Newsportsshooter.The problem was it was the solenoid was engaging itself as one of the valves was broken.No it engages and disengages as it should.Yeah im a member of that forum there is a amzing mechanic on there who is great with Shoguns his name is mark he has a website mobilemechanic.org awesome guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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