97 aw4 internal wiring comparability across years and 2nd/4wd

[chemsolder]

Anyone know if 2wd and 4wd wiring is compatible? Know where a 97 2wd tranny is I could pull from or I have to wait more than a week to get a 4wd one. Any ideas of the compatibility? Heck have a 94 we are rebuilding I could borrow from. The 97 is my daily driver and definitely need it back up asap.

The solenoid conecctors literally fell out in pieces on mine when I was getting ready to swap solenoids due to an intermittent shifting issue. Guessing this is likely the root cause of it all.

 

[lawsoncl]

The 2wd versus 4wd AW4 internal wiring is identical. If swapping transmissions though, pay attention to the year on the trans though, as there was a change in 98. https://naxja.org/threads/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-aw4.1053970/

The plastic shroud on the solenoid connectors isn't very important, aside from preventing the wire from shorting to the trans. I've seen where people end up using a zip-tie to secure it. I believe the connection itself is a standard spade connector, and you could use an insulated 1/4 spade there.

 

[chemsolder]

The 2wd versus 4wd AW4 internal wiring is identical. If swapping transmissions though, pay attention to the year on the trans though, as there was a change in 98. https://naxja.org/threads/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-aw4.1053970/

The plastic shroud on the solenoid connectors isn't very important, aside from preventing the wire from shorting to the trans. I've seen where people end up using a zip-tie to secure it. I believe the connection itself is a standard spade connector, and you could use an insulated 1/4 spade there.

Thanks! I suspected that. Yes it is a standard spade connection. Never thought about using a zip tie. Swapped solenoids one was a little iffy the ohms would float ten settle. Will zip tie them and give it fresh fluid and see what happens.