Hey guys got a problem...have a Dodge 3500 4x4 Cummins 05 Model was heading to work this morning in 4 high because of the weather..had gone about 4 miles..and started hearing a grinding noise, and then it quit moving..tried going to 4 low..back to 2 wheel drive..nothing..gearshift selector is grinding when i try to put it in gear...it is an automatic..it is now sitting on the side of the hiway unable to move...transmission or transfer case? Help Guys

Why were you in 4 wheel? Were you on dry pavement? Your transfer case is probably smoked if you were travelling at any speed at all, on dry or even wet pavement. 4 wheel drive is not meant to be used on dry or even wet pavement. It's meant to be engaged where there is slippage. My wife's cousin had to use her 4wd to get through some mud at their place and when she got on the pavement she tried to put it in 2 wheel, and didn't get it in, so she drove it in 4 wheel and within 10 miles she did the same thing as you and it was smoked.

I've run 4wd on every vehicle I've ever owned at highway speeds in slick conditions and never had an issue.

Well me to...4 inches of ice and snow...figured i had the cushion for it..guess not..hmmmm?

try turning the key on without starting the truck then turn the knob back to 2 wheel drive, it may take several attempts,but dont start the truck until the indicator lite quit's flashing. i've had this happen a couple times on my 06 w/auto

even if you have to go back to 4wd dont try shifting into forward or reverse until the light quit's flashing !

I really appreciate the info....i tried...no worky...it is going in and out of 4 wd by the indicator light...when i put it in gear i can feel it move slightly and barely jump...but after that nothing...will not go forward or backwards...gonna call a wrecker..thanks

sorry to hear it didn't work ! i wish they would have left the transfer shift in the floorboard !! took out all the guess work it was either in or out no inbetween !

Again thanks for the help...maybe its a sensor or module or something i dont know about...been wanting a new one..its been a super truck....may be time

hopfully it's a cheap fix and you can hang on to the 5.9 another year or 2 let em get the bugs worked out of the new motors , haven't heard any bad on trannys just motors . good luck to ya !

Yep, we'll keep our fingers crossed. Good luck.

Thanks to all Have a buddy of mine who has one that came out of an 04..if it will fit gonna buy it for $150.00

Well guys..got it home..transfer case was sheared off of the back of transmission...resting on skidplate...what a mess

keep us informed I have an 05 4x4 5.9 and been running in 4wd all week.....its on icy roads and probably didn't get above 40mph....may have been lucky but no issues here......good luck with it.

My advice to all that are running in 4wd just cause the road is slick is to read your owner's manual.....