Pajero Owners Club of South Africa

Hello everyone,

I am new on this forum. I bought a 2000 or 2001 Gen 3 Pajero 3.5 V6 LWB a couple weeks ago and then found this Forum and decided to join. I am based in JHB. i bought the vehicle for its size and reliability.

The reason for this post is that i tried to engage 4wd the other day and found that it is not engaging. When I shift the lever into 4H, the green indicator lights flash for a bit, then go solid for a short while and then after a minute or so green lights go off and the C/D light flashes orange.

I found a troubleshooting guide from an Australian forum and started to check all the items. I jacked up the vehicle and checked if the actuator shaft was moving and it was not. I also checked the solenoids (blue and yellow dots) and they seem to be working but noticed on one of them that the rubber hose looked like it had "melted" onto the connector and when I tried to remove it the connector broke! There is another connector on the top of the solenoid, will this do the same job if i block the broken one?

Is there a common fault with this system that i should look for or which workshop in the JHB area would you recommend to me to check the 4wd system. Also, where can i get a replacement solenoid?

Thanks in advance,

Peter.

Peter,
Welcome to the Pajero family.

I have no doubt that you would be able to get any new part for the 4x4 system from the dealers. They also also have a 4x4 system tester that identifies problem components.

I think if I was in your position, then I would replace the broken part as well as the associated rubber hose. If this doesn't solve the problem, the next step would be the dealer 4x4 system tester. I have no doubt that they would do the test for free, as it is a hand held unit that plugs into a connecter under the dash.

Please keep us posted.
Good luck
Roelf

Hi Peter,

The agents sell the 2 vacum solonoids for R753 a stet. Unfortunately you have to buy a set. I replaced mine recently and the problem was solved. There are some very informative detail about this problem on this site. Chek under the Engin & Electrical headings for "Flashing Lights". Feel free to phone me on 082 437 8890 if you need more info.

Groetnis

Thanks guys, appreciate the advice! I'm currently having all the belts changed and a service so i will be sure to pop into the agents next week! i will keep you posted!

Regards, Peter