Hi Low shifter question

[someLCguy80]

Hello, I bought a 94 about 6 months ago. I was looking though the owners manual and I noticed it reccomend driving with the hi low shifter in the H position. I have been driving in N for the entire time I owned it and I assume the guy I bought it off of was driving it that way too. I cannot get it to move into the H position for anything. any suggestions on what could be the problem?

cheers.

 

[Elliott2001]

Based off of my limited experience the car won’t move in neutral. Are you sure the shifter isn’t in high?

 

[someLCguy80]

that's what doesn't make sense. it's right in the middle. I can move it to low. but not to high.

 

[Elliott2001]

Huh beats me. I am far from the most advanced mechanic on here. But my understanding was that the car wouldn’t move without the t-case being engaged. I’m not sure though, I’d love to hear the correct answer from somebody better educated.

 

[inkpot]

If you can go over 45 mph on the road, then you are in high range. In some rigs high is straight up, neutral is back a bit, and low range is quite a ways back, close to the console. The car will not have power to the wheels if you are in neutral.

 

[someLCguy80]

Thanks for the responses.

it drives great. looking forward to many years with it.

 

[Dragos80]

It's a well known trick in some circles around here.
It saves about 20% more on gas when in N. Depending on the stickers you have on your car, it can go up to 22%.

I'd say keep it in N, but use Premium Gasoline. It burns stronger = more power = better MPG.

N FTW.
Sometimes I put the transmission in N too, it saves a lot more gas combined.

 

[ppc]

You should definitely feel each position H-N-L engage as you move the shifter. If not then the shift linkage either is broken or has been disconnected. Be aware that if the transfer is shifted to neutral then the vehicle can roll, even if the transmission is in park so don't crawl underneath unless you chock the wheels for safety. Low range is very noticeable as the RPM will be doubled what it is in High range. Neutral is neutral and there will be no power to the wheels.

 

[flintknapper]

You should definitely feel each position H-N-L engage as you move the shifter. If not then the shift linkage either is broken or has been disconnected. Be aware that if the transfer is shifted to neutral then the vehicle can roll, even if the transmission is in park so don't crawl underneath unless you chock the wheels for safety. Low range is very noticeable as the RPM will be doubled what it is in High range. Neutral is neutral and there will be no power to the wheels.

^^^^^^ Spot on!