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Thanks guys, I will check out the connector at the windshield. I have changed the switch as it didn't work at all when I got the truck. Might wait a while as I have the wading kit so a bit more involved to drop the screen. Thanks again.
Hi guys, today was the first time, unbelievably, I have driven the m1097a2 in persistent rain. The wipers worked fine most of the time but would occasionally hesitate mid sweep for a second or 2. Is there any maintenance that should be carried out on the linkage? I can find anything in the...
Thanks, I too am thinking a wiring fault. As it's not all the time and related to bumps. It all started when I fitted new batteries, but I have been through the wiring in the battery box.
I'll clean the plugs and retest the wiring as you have both said.
Thanks.
Hi guys and gals,
I'm still having problems with my 2004 M1097a2 4 speed transmission, the issue was it would randomly drop gear, hunt between gears and not change to top or lock in the torque converter. This happens either if I hit a hard bump (which is pretty easy with the HD springs on the...
The circuit breaker behind the battery box, what does this control? I can only find mention of it as something to do with the transmission. Anyone able to help here? Thanks
So took the truck for another test drive and she is not changing to 4th OD and it doesn't appear that the converter is locking either. Checked the oil again with trans hot and had to remove a further 1/2 litre of ATF, now it is reading the correct level. When driving she wants to change but...
Hi All,
Had to recover burnt out car from local wood the other day and thought it would have been much easier if I had a winch on the front of my M1097a2. Has anyone retrofitted an electric winch (civilian winch, Warn or Milemaker etc) to their Humvee, ideally as a dismountable unit, I have...
Thanks all, I bought a siphon pump and took out 1.5ltr from the auto-box. Gear box is happier but still wanting to change down alot and not drop into OD unless I ease off the throttle. Thinking the issue is the throttle sensor, so that is my next port of call.
Tha ks again guys.
Checked TC and the level is fine, just level with the bottom of the fill plug.
Thanks for the answers. I will get a pump and draw off enough of the fluid and keep checking it regularly.
How detrimental to the transmission is it to have too much ATF in it? I haven't done many miles in her since I got her so just worried I may have done some damage.
Thanks guys for the help. It would make things much easier if they fitted a drain plug on all the Oil pans. Why wouldn't you have one. Makes no sense.
I do have an oil siphon which I use to change the oil in the rear axle on my Dodge. Don't ask!
Hopefully the hose for it is long enough.
not sure...
Hi yes I checked the level both cold and warm and with the engine on tickover. Put box through all gears as well. When running the fluid is slightly bubbly too which means it's over filled. The level is about half inch above the "s" bend on the dip stick.
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