Car stuck in 4H/4L

[ThefattymattymkII]

Morning guys, just had a weekend exploring wallhalla on the weekend and the car is stuck in 4H and it is impossible to get back to 2H.I tried everything to get it back any one have any ideas what it may be? I did a few shallow water crossings but nothing above side steps. I was thinking maybe mud/water stuck in the transfer case somewhere? Has this happened to anyone else? Thank you in advance

[threedogs]

Try reversing for 10mtrs or so
You could have "wind up"

[ThefattymattymkII]

Thanks three dogs, I tried reversing with no joy, several occasions I even let it cool down, I am not quiet sure what "wind up" is though I had to drive it 200 kays in 4H up the freeway at 70 kays an hour, I pissed off a lot of truck drivers:oops::oops:

[threedogs]

Wind up is the pressure you get in the drive train whilst using 4wd,
reversing "unwinds" that pressure.
Driving in 4h wont do any damage as long as your hubs are "unlocked"

What are you driving BTW??

[BillsGU]

Just jack up a wheel. If you have wind up it will turn a bit once the weight is off it and release the tension in the drive train.

[ThefattymattymkII]

Sorry 2014 manual GU it is with Nissan at the moment it is a snapped spring in the transfer selector

[ThefattymattymkII]

$650 and not covered by warranty ouch

[threedogs]

I think thats a fair price seeing they have to remove it, big job
But at least you'll be back on the road again soon

[bazzaboy]

I'm glad your getting it sorted, but how the hell is that not warranty on a two year on vehicle? Bloody Nissan warranty! I'm surprised their still in business these days.

[threedogs]

I'm glad your getting it sorted, but how the hell is that not warranty on a two year on vehicle? Bloody Nissan warranty! I'm surprised their still in business these days.

Thats the first tranfer case spring that I know of since being here.
Yes it should be covered B*&^^Y Nissan

[Clunk]

I'm glad your getting it sorted, but how the hell is that not warranty on a two year on vehicle? Bloody Nissan warranty! I'm surprised their still in business these days.
Because he went offroad and did some water crossings

[ThefattymattymkII]

I didn't tell mr Nissan it went off road, and I do live on a dirt road that is constantly muddy, not covered by warranty due to water in the rubber boot, the part they need is not in Australia, at least they got it back in 2H for me,

[4bye4]

the part they need is not in Australia, at least they got it back in 2H for me, What a surprise. My works vehicles over the last two years have had, Kia injector pump-Singapore, Exhaust system-Korea, Merc Vito window switch-ebay, turbo, none in Aus so had a rebuild done in Qld, gearbox-Singapore. The closest part was an electric window winder from Adelaide for the Kia.
Sorry about the hijack, hope they get it in soon for you and you can get back on/off road.

[GeeYou8]

I didn't tell mr Nissan it went off road, and I do live on a dirt road that is constantly muddy, not covered by warranty due to water in the rubber boot, the part they need is not in Australia, at least they got it back in 2H for me,
Well wouldn't the rubber boot be the part that failed under warranty?
Graham

[UncleFrosty]

If you have the tools, and no need for 4x4, you could consider taking out front driveshaft to avoid annoying the truckies - if it ever happens again!
Try different dealers - I'm not entirely sure they can all see each others' stock levels. It may be Holden I'm thinking of here tho'.