disengaging 4x4

[internetsurfer]

hello men , sometimes my surf just wont disengage from 4x4 mode, any tips on how to get it out , like revving it or rocking , it feels like its gonna snap the shafts and diffs if i try to drive it , a thing i know about since joining here . ' transmission WIND - UP ' !!! just how long can it take to disengage just standing on idle ??? any help appreciated thanks.

[jaky cakes]

I find backing off the gas and on again usually disengages ( AUTO TRANS) whilst moving.

[internetsurfer]

thanks mate . will give that a go next time it does it.

[Slugsie]

If the wheels aren't pointing 'straight ahead' then it can take a bit longer. Drive in a straight line slowly and they should disengage quicker. You can drive in a straight line in 4wd and all should be ok. However I usually switch out of 4wd whilst still on loose stuff to make sure, it takes a second or so to disengage then.

[Gizmo]

once deselected, try reversing for a little while also!

[logey79]

once deselected, try reversing for a little while also!

found backing up a good solution to this problem before. don't think i've ever had trouble in the surf though, just other 4x4 pickups

[BUSHWHACKER]

Also, check that the vacuum pipes to the ADD system aren't split/loose/perished.