No power in 4 wheel high ? 2014 2500 mega I’ll 6

[NorCal Billdo]

I went up Tahoe a few weeks back and the driveway to our cabin was on on steep hill. I was in 4 wheel high but when I made the turn I slid down a few feet into a snow bank. Being in 4 wheel high I figure I’m ok. So I tried to gas it and let off to rock it back and fourth. It barely moved. So I literally floored it and my engine did t even rev over 2500 and would move the truck. Was that a traction control thing that’s still on when in high ? I put it in low and it revd up and pulled itself out easily. I’m wondering if I have an issue with my truck or not. 2014 ram 2500 mega cab il 6 lifted 4.5 “ 6 speed auto. Thanks for any input

 

[Burla]

That is exactly how it is supposed to work, 4x4-low is what you use for that, 4x4 high is what you use for a little extra traction in slippery conditions.

 

[NorCal Billdo]

Thank you. I’m new to the diesel family and my 06 dodge hemi would just spin and rip no matter what. Thanks for the info.

 

[yortnodnarb]

In 4 HI if you push and hold the traction control button for a few seconds it will shut it off almost completely... almost. It will still kick in a little, but only if you're spinning like crazy. The traction control has it's place, but it would be nice if the button actually shut it off completely.

 

[NorCal Billdo]

Thank you. That makes sense