Q: 4 wheel drive axle moves when locked in but wheels dont lock in

asked by on January 12, 2018

My truck would not go in 4 wheel drive. Bought a new actuator. When locked in 4 wheel drive low the front drive shaft spins but the front wheels dont lock in and my indicator light doesn't come on for the front wheels.

My car has 3000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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