Jimny 4wheel drive selection

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Jimny 4wheel drive selection

Post by PeteJon » Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:42 pm

Can anyone tell me on which Jimny models the 4wheel drive selection changed from manual lever to electronic switches?
I am interested in the manual version and need to know where to start looking.

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Re: Jimny 4wheel drive selection

Post by windsor » Thu Aug 15, 2013 6:27 pm

I belive its from 2008 where they introdused the electriv switches witch also came with air locking hubs insted of just caps or manuel hubs
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Re: Jimny 4wheel drive selection

Post by vitara_mad » Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:06 pm

they changed them in late 2005 to the push button selection what a rubbish idea that was & all jimnys have the vac operated hubs another rubbish idea from suzuki

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Re: Jimny 4wheel drive selection

Post by grantmelton1 » Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:27 am

Why is it rubbish ?

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Re: Jimny 4wheel drive selection

Post by ROBBIE » Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:15 am

grantmelton1 wrote:Why is it rubbish ?
They are OK all the time they work, its when a pipe splits that the problems start, as it will no longer engage the hub. The pipes are replaceable but can be a pain to do
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Re: Jimny 4wheel drive selection

Post by ROBBIE » Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:16 am

And it isn't just :suzuki: that use VAC hubs
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Re: Jimny 4wheel drive selection

Post by Ju » Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:37 am

Surely the vacuum hubs will be fine if they are well maintained and checked correctly
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