This 4X4 Engage Solenoid is just what you need to get your four wheel drive system working again! The factory solenoids commonly fail due to cracking and leaking, resulting in failure of the four wheel drive system.
Specifications:
Controls 4X4 engagement
Correct electrical connections
Durable construction
Direct bolt on replacement
Built to strict quality control standards
Note: There are two solenoids located side by side in the housing; engagement & disengagement. The simple way to know which is which is the key way location: holding the solenoid with the connector at the top and vacuum lines on the bottom, the engagement solenoid key way will be at the 9 o'clock position (to the left), the disengagement solenoid key way will be at the 6 o'clock position (bottom).
If one of the two solenoids fail, the 4 wheel drive system will be inoperative. Both solenoids must be functioning properly for the system to operate.
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How To Replace Front Axle Vacuum Solenoid 2005-13 Ford F-150
How To Replace 4WD Engage Solenoid Valve 1997-2013 Ford F150
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Tools used
Flat Blade Screwdriver
1. Removing the Axle Actuator Solenoid
Unclip the solenoid from the firewall with a flat blade screwdriver
Pull the vacuum hoses off the solenoid by hand
Disconnect the solenoid wiring harness
2. Connecting the New Axle Actuator Solenoid
Push the vacuum hoses onto the new solenoid
Clip the solenoid to the firewall
Connect the solenoid wiring harness
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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the four wheel drive solenoid on a 2004 Ford F150. You're going to need a new solenoid from 1A Auto and a flat pocket screwdriver.
A lot of times on these F150's, the solenoid will go bad and then it actually will make the hub activators or actuators go bad. We'll show you . if you check out or other videos, you'll see how to replace the hub actuators as well. A four wheel drive vacuum solenoid is against the firewall back behind the battery. Use a pocket screwdriver to push in the clip and pull it up out of the way. Remove the two vacuum hoses. Use the flat head screwdriver again to pry up on the harness connector. Slide it off.
I've got the old part and identical replacement part from 1A Auto. I'm putting on the vacuum lines. Once you got those vacuum lines on, go ahead and push it back on to its bracket, so that it clips right back in, which will make reinstalling the connector harness to it that much easier. Go ahead and plug it back in.
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Tools used
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1. Removing the 4WD Engage Solenoid Valve
Locate the engage solenoid valve closest to the driver side
Disconnect the solenoid connector
Press the tab behind the solenoid
Press the solenoid down and pull it out
Disconnect it from the vacuum line
2. Installing the 4WD Engage Solenoid Valve
Insert the solenoid into place
Connect the vacuum line
Connect the wiring harness
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On this Ford F-150, your engage solenoid should be on the driver's side, or general location is passenger's side, but this is towards the driver's side. You can make sure it's the engage one by unplugging it and this key way should be in the 9:00 position.
To remove, use a bent tip awl. There's just a little tab back here that you need to push back. Then you push the solenoid down, pull it up and out, and remove the vacuum lines.
Install the new engage solenoid. Make sure that it has the key way at the 9:00 position, put it down and in, and it should slide right up and in, and click in place. Then you can reconnect your vacuum lines, push firm, and then reconnect your electrical lead.
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December 11, 2017
Received the part sooner that anticipated. It was packaged properly and installed it in my truck. thank You Again!!
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March 26, 2018
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Customer Q&A
Will this cause the 4x4 dash light not to turn on to 4high or 4 low?January 5, 2016
Nehemias N
10
Hello, If your 4WD is not engaging, it may be related. If your 4WD is working fine, then the issue is related to a switch on the transfer case.
January 6, 2016
Brian F
10
I have the same problem, dash light is on, but 4X4 dont engage !! 04 ford F150
December 10, 2018
Horacio M
10
Dash lighting will continue to work even if four-wheel-drive selector switch is bad.
February 19, 2019
Roger P
Im a little confused, the description where it tells you how to tell which is the engagement and disengagement solenoid it says the engagement is at 9o clock (left) and the disengagement is at the 6o clock (bottom) they are side my side wouldnt one bNovember 7, 2017
C R
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The 2 ports on the bottom are for the vacuum lines. My truck only has one solenoid. My advice to you would be look at how yours is hooked up and take a picture of it and when you install the new solenoid or solenoids depending on your vehicle hook everything up like it was. Hope that helps
November 8, 2017
Jason R
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They are referring to the detent on the solenoids. My 03 F150 both solenoids are on the passenger side engine bay firewall, right behind the batter. The have detente as described.
March 28, 2020
Alex I
I need the part with the notch at 6..I don't see a part number ?January 14, 2019
Vito D
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If you provide the year, make and model we can look for the disengage solenoid part number for you.
January 14, 2019
Christa R
My 4x4 will not engage could it be the switch ?February 5, 2022
John D
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Its possible.
February 5, 2022
S A
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There could be multiple reasons why you're having this particular problem. We suggest taking your vehicle to a nearby reputable shop to identify the cause. Once you know the cause, we'll be happy to see if we carry the parts and how-to videos needed for your repair.
February 5, 2022
Cristina P
Where is the solenoid located on my F 150 1997 2 wheel dr. 3 dr long bed . Small v 8 .?March 15, 2023
John D
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Hello, I apologize we do not have that kind of information, you could check your owner's manual.
March 15, 2023
Ricale A
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