I’m on flat sand (check profile picture) and either in 4wd hi or lo produces the same results.Are you in 4H or 4L? I have a 2.3 7MT, climbing steep river banks in 4L it feels just like you're describing, heavy kinda tractor-ish. I assumed it was the low gearing. 4H doesn't have the same feeling. I have a BD so the 4.46 gears.
That’s ok haha. I’m not the best at explaining, so it’s not your fault.@Jarodw
@JaredWilm28401 I apologize. I misunderstood what you were trying to say - that you start out strong but then things happen and it bogs down. So maybe it stores a code that the shop can read. Outside of that I wonder if something is getting heat soak and going into self-protect mode.
No worries, have some fun ready all that! IDK if that’s your problem or not, but it almost makes sense if the trans heats up. And you might be one of the few that run in sand?Thank you!!
I read this one too. I wonder if the throw out bearing has anything to do with the sort of limp mode I’ve experienced on the sand. My service dept probably hasn’t had this issue yet because it’s still not “beach weather” here in Wilmington
Possibly the only base 2.3/7spd. Love being the guinea pig hahaNo worries, have some fun ready all that! IDK if that’s your problem or not, but it almost makes sense if the trans heats up. And you might be one of the few that run in sand?
Sounds overheating related? Maybe ABS brakes or transfer case. They may be getting a hard workout in sand without mechanical locker or LSD. I doubt turning off the traction stuff fully disables the ABS-based limited-slip differential. Does it start working again after a cooldown?I’m not sinking in. After about 10 minutes of successfully driving and stoping and driving again and stopping, for some reason out of nowhere, It feels like I’m dragging an anchor through the sand.
I’m in the same depth, dryness and angle and for no reason, it feels like my parking brake locks up.
I’m absolutely spitting sand out behind me in 4wd before this starts.
I have a 23 but that could still be an issue. It very well could be something due to over hearing. I kept a close eye on my transmission temp and it was slightly hotter than normal but nothing alarming. However- that makes the most sense now that you say that. And yes, after waiting, it goes back to normal.Sounds overheating related? Maybe ABS brakes or transfer case. They may be getting a hard workout in sand without mechanical locker or LSD. I doubt turning off the traction stuff fully disables the ABS-based limited-slip differential. Does it start working again after a cooldown?
Long shot, but you could also try updating the ABS module software. There were bugs in the 21-22 2.7L ABS.
Definitely keep us updated. This could be good information to have.I have a 23 but that could still be an issue. It very well could be something due to over hearing. I kept a close eye on my transmission temp and it was slightly hotter than normal but nothing alarming. However- that makes the most sense now that you say that. And yes, after waiting, it goes back to normal.
I absolutely will. Thanks for the insight! Sustained 4wd may be extremely light sustained 4wdDefinitely keep us updated. This could be good information to have.
Incontinence gotchaI see what's causing the problem
Here’s another thought - be a good Guinea pig and upgrade the intercooler to a bigger one, in case you‘re getting heat soak there.I absolutely will. Thanks for the insight! Sustained 4wd may be extremely light sustained 4wd
I’m taking it to some light trails this weekend so I’ll post an update after I get back.
My thoughts went the same direction. High intake temps can change the map the engine uses, lowering power output to protect itself. The situation may still be considered "normal," and as a result won't throw a code, even though it's taking protective action.Here’s another thought - be a good Guinea pig and upgrade the intercooler to a bigger one, in case you‘re getting heat soak there.