Vehicle shakes if engine turned off with 4WD engaged

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R50-D
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Joined: Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:42 pm
Car: 2004 Pathfinder LE 4WD black/black

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It feels as if something suddenly engages in the front differential as the engine is turned off. This does not happen when in RWD mode. Has anyone else experienced this?


QX4ME
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Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2003 5:58 am
Car: 02 Infiniti QX4 4WD
11 MB C300 Sports
06 Honda Odyssey
Location: CA

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I had the same experience, but not every time. When it happened, I could hear some "engaging" sound.

R50-D
Posts: 22
Joined: Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:42 pm
Car: 2004 Pathfinder LE 4WD black/black

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It is more of a forward jerk than a shake. Somehow the front differential receives or relieves power as the engine is turned off.

WPGQX4
Posts: 198
Joined: Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:54 pm
Car: 1998 Qx4

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When you have the truck in auto or lock it will have a little jerk forward when you shut the truck off. Its normal. Not sure the reason why it does this, but its been discussed on the forum before. Nothing to worry about.


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