I have a 2001 isuzu rodeo . i got caught last week in the snow with one wheel (rear left) not really touching the ground while in 4x4 mode. (don't ask questions...;-)

I tried to get out of that position and only that (rear left) wheel was turning all the other wheels were not
Is the Rodeo have a ratchet rear axel ?
how does the 4x4 should react in such condition ?

I know I should not get in that position at the first place but I would like to know more about the 4x4 system of my trucks

If you have any articles or other, please feel frre to contact me

Philippe Martin

I found this to be a great place to find out exactly what to expect from your 4x4 system in different situations:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/four-wheel-drive.htm

Steve

If you have a Limited slip in the rear it should help to send power to the wheel not sliping. Also, it sounds like in your situation you weren't in 4wd since one of the front wheels where unable to pull you out.

In the future if something like this happens again, you can pull up on the e-brake (3-4 clicks) to help stop the spinning wheel and it will help to transfer power the the non spinning wheel (this is considered a poor-mans locker).

If you have a Limited slip in the rear it should help to send power to the wheel not sliping. Also, it sounds like in your situation you weren't in 4wd since one of the front wheels where unable to pull you out.

In the future if something like this happens again, you can pull up on the e-brake (3-4 clicks) to help stop the spinning wheel and it will help to transfer power the the non spinning wheel (this is considered a poor-mans locker).

I was on 4wd (the light was on.. and it seems to be working as the truck does not react the same in icy condition, things that I have 75% of the winter here, 150 miles north of quebec city...)

When you talk about e-brake , is it the hand brake (I speak french so even if I'm not silly you may have to exlpain twice ;-)

thanks

I was on 4wd (the light was on.. and it seems to be working as the truck does not react the same in icy condition, things that I have 75% of the winter here, 150 miles north of quebec city...)

When you talk about e-brake , is it the hand brake (I speak french so even if I'm not silly you may have to exlpain twice ;-)

thanks

Indeed, he was speaking of the hand-brake. What he meant was if you engage the e-brake slightly, enough to put a drag on the rear wheels, it will lock the spinning wheel just enough to 'trick' the other tire that everything is ok, and it will turn, hopefully pulling you out of the situation you are in.

Steve

thanks for the answers.... just hope I won't need your explaination too soon...