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I shut the truck off and after that kind of serviceI just go to a diff dealership. Can You Leave Your Car on While Pumping Gas? Automotive expertise from NAPA AUTO PARTS. However, the starter eventually failed. First, let me relate a quick personal experience. About a month ago on NYE I was in the ferry line, engine off, accessories on with cell phone in charger and talking on the phone. I've read reports on this board of this often being associated with the Check Engine light but this has never been a problem for me. This is because the splined pin and gears of the actuator need to align 100% with the gears inside the transfer case. Does the rattling noise [], link to Why Does My F150 Sound Like a Diesel? My 2014 Sequoia is starting to do this as well. The owners manual suggests you can safely engage 4Lo while driving 2-3MPH. It sounds like she might have a problem with the actuator for the transfer case. Holy $h!t! Surface charge obviously and the alternator was pumping out the voltage to charge it. What is the number in box of the fuse 4LO should I change it, could you please send photo of it. Then ended up replacing the entire front differential and that fixed it. What Nuckle said, if the light is flashing it is not in 4LO. Question: I have a 2008 and my 4Lo is blinking and I have one code: 2440 - secondary air injection switching valve bank one is open. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 4 Wheel Drive light Flashing on your So you might have a Jeep Liberty with 2H, 4H, and 4Lo settings. Front and rear lockers should only be used under very challenging off-road situations where you require maximum traction and torque on as many wheels as possible. Has not done since. Next, check for any obvious loose wires underneath the vehicle. Its acting like its in 4lo and then I switch the gear to neutral and move the switch to 4lo then 4hi then 2wd! New battery and the stiff shifting was gone. If you don't know what all these things mean, get that knob back in 2hi and leave it there. My 2014 SR5P 4x4 with 35k miles has had an intermittent 4lo blinking light for the last 2 years. I have a 1996 GMC 1500 Sierra 4 x 4 Pickup with the push button 4 wheel drive. Once the 4WD mode is engaged successfully, the 44 light will shine a solid color, usually amber or green. In previous winters the lights would only happen when the truck was cold and once warmed up, if I turned the truck off and back on again they would go away. I'll keep you posted and if anyone has more info, please let me know. 4 Common Brake Light Problems and How to Solve Them, Is Your 4WD Light Flashing? Thank you! Thank God that I found this Website and found out I wasn't the only one with this problem. In a way, its similar to the stability control or traction control lights on your dash, which also glow when their respective systems are called into action. The actuator is a component found mostly on modern four-wheel drives and is designed to electronically engage 4 wheel drive. It normally just Its acting like its in 4lo and then I switch the gear to neutral and move the switch to 4lo then 4hi then 2wd! If it overheats, it may no longer be able to operate according to spec, causing the 4WD light to flash. Then if you still want to be in 4 wheel low, try moving back down to 4hi and then 4lo, moving a little between each change. Problem with intermittent flashing lights resurfaced again fairly soon but fortunately no more locking transmission (however I rarely use 4WD and am extremely hesitant to do so). I reversed a bit, and moved forward a bit but still no solid light. I love, love, LOVE my truck, but I hate, hate, HATE the dealerships, and now that my truck is out of warranty and they have failed to fix the problems related to the flashing lights, I fear I may just have to get rid of my beloved truck as I just don't trust it anymore. ram 4WD light flashing without engaging 4WD. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. They replaced sensor and another part and it was fine. I have a 2012 crew cab Tundra with 5600 kms (3000 mi.) I'm not sure these technicians are trained for dashboard disassembly! Could also be a faulty switch on the dash or a blown fuse. Liberty? 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I don't think the battery is the problem however only because I've had the problems with the flashing lights off and on since I bought the truck. If you have voltage, and the actuator has failed. Check the backup fuse in the dash panel fuse block. It should be a plug-in connection. This morning when I got in the truck to leave for work when I started it there was a black cloud of smoke that came out of the exhaust, and now I have a check engine light the TRAC off light and blinking 4Lo light. Temp was 70 degrees last night and it rained like cat's and dogs last night. Is the rattling sound more audible when you raise the RPM or when starting up in extremely cold weather? The diagnostic scan indicates 3 items related to the Check Engine and 4WD blinking. The Gas Light Goes On: How Many Miles Until Empty? He said, "People only put it in 4 once a year so it will stick sometimes." It's not my area of expertise, so sorry if I ask stupid question :D. When you remove the battery the codes are erased from memory. Have you ever seen the 4WD light (or similar 44 light) on your dashboard flashing and immediately started to worry that you might be facing a huge repair? Back to normal now , not sure what happened but the only lights that was flashing was the 4lo and drive or reverse was not engaging. When the light is blinking the cylinder is actualy misfiring, & the smell you are smelling is the fuel that is not burning in the engine burning in the exahst. In the instance when the manual states you can select under 5mph, it is always safer to make sure the vehicle is stationary first before you engage 4Lo. Hello When the service engine soon light (Also called the check engine light or engine management light) is turned on this is to alert you to the fact that Powertrain Control Vehicle Specific - 4 Wheel Drive Light Blinking & Not Engaging: Solved! As soon as I switched it over to 2wd, both of those lights started flashing and have been ever since. I just had same issue yesterday. Start with the smaller, cheaper items first like the 44 dashboard switch. It takes only a few seconds to stop the vehicle if the 4WD is not engaging, make sure you are in neutral and allow for up to 15 seconds for it to engage, then you may proceed safely in 4WD. I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it. Help. This could be caused by a heavy load on the box for extended periods. thank you and have a good day. Come discuss the Camry, Tacoma, Highlander, 4Runner, Rav4 and more! Liberty drivers have expressed trying to engage 4Lo while rolling at 2-3 mph as the manual says you can. I love this site. As of now my truck is stuck in 4 high. It sounds funny but what can I do.. 2012 4.6l DC Radiant Red SR5 Toyota Tundra with upgrade and towing packages. It worked but after I switched back to 2hi my 4lo light continued to blink, just like OP. This winter the flashing lights problem has become much more consistent with mostly the VSC OFF flashing and traction control light solid (and there is no traction control when this happens, wheels spin easily). The engine was running idle when out of the blue the check engine light, the slip indicator and the 4Lo light came on and stayed on. PS you might have turned the 4 wheel drive knob by accident. If you dont shift it into neutral, the 4wd light will continue to flash and wont get into gear. I bought an 07 'certified' Tacoma about a month ago. Press J to jump to the feed. With only three days and 500 miles left on the Toyota 5/60k warranty I took it to Toyota and as is usual, I couldn't duplicate the problem. These diff lockers use a type of electric actuator/motor to engage the locker inside the differential. Possible scenarios could be any of the following: Any scenario where you are in 4-wheel drive and the vehicle is under constant load for a long period. Should I take it in to the dealer or just disconnect the battery? Is the rattling sound audible at the very first part of the throttle or does it occur at any time irrespective if the engine temperature is at operational level or cold? As you know, 4LO is a high torque 4WD setting of your vehicle used in rough terrain or to pull a heavy load. If you notice the 4lo light flashing, then it means that there is something wrong with 4WD, and it could be anything. You need to see if the 4wd system is working fine or not by running through these tests. Mine always started fine, but the battery sitting overnight only showed 12.19 volts. Will post if that helps. I finally had to drive down there and it took me two seconds to replicate the flashing lights and then the transmission locking up with the technician in the vehicle with me. Well i think what we have here is a TROLLLLLLLLLLLLL. Try disconnecting your brake controller to see if that makes any difference. My 08 sequoia is doing the same thing. Glad I don't have those problems and hope that I don't. The car TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2010, they check everything in the car no error, and running good, the Flashing of 4LO sometime coming and going. Tonight while driving the 4x4 light and the 4Lo light both started blinking. , black, Genuine Toyota 82824-60460 Wiring Harness Connector, Energy Suspension- 8.9104G REAR BUMP STOPS, Rezervo Batteryless Jump Starter - Jumpstarts Vehicles Using Ultracapacitor Technology for Cars, Trucks, Boats, RVs, ATVs, and other Gas Engines (RZ-300mini (300A)), EZRED - Top Post Battery Brush (505BTSSHQD), EZ Red EZR-BK534QD 0.75 in. Well I have the "4 Lo and 4wd" lights flashing problem. I hope Toyota has plans to remedy this. Leave the transfer case in 4Hi and jack up the right front tire. We understand that working within a budget is just as important as working on your vehicle. Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum, Classifieds - buy & sell (no commercial ads please), Engines / Suspension / Wheels / Tires / Audio / Accessories, European T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view), Asia & Oceania T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view), Africa & Middle East T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view), Latin America / Carribbean T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view). I have taken it in for all required maintenance, etc. To resolve this I have been turning the car off, switching to 4Lo on the switch, shifting to nuetral and starting the car. They also told me the reason the lights came on was water in fuel? Well hopefully my warranty is still good with my modifications. Then when you reconnect it and run the engine they will return because the problems have not been repaired. It is behind the splash shield on the drivers side on the US version. A sub for Tundra owners to discuss issues, mods & news. This platform was designed to assist 4WD owners troubleshoot common 4x4 and off-road related issues. ToyotaNation Forum is a community dedicated to all Toyota models. Sometimes the electric locker motor gets jammed due to grime, mud, or lack of lubrication and it takes longer than usual to engage. I am going to try disconnecting the battery in the morning. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All the warning lights went off and the truck works right new!! Permatex 80078 Anti-Seize Lubricant with Brush Top Bottle, 8 oz. Must have engaged the 4Lo, because when the sales guy drove it only move slowly. Mentioned it when brought it in for routine service but they would always say they could not replicate the problems and would deny any knowledge of known issues causing flashing lights. Clearly there's a parts quality, or design flaw that needs attention. Mine did the same., but it is/was the AIP problem. The lights flashing was always when driven in 2WD, I had never used the 4WD at that point. (ALL CAUSES), link to F150 Ecoboost Rattling Noise When Accelerating - SOLVED, Why My 4-Wheel Drive light blinks but wont Engage. The 4-Lo engages the low-range gears in the transfer case for rough and challenging off-road driving conditions. Scan with TIS for the answer. anyone ever heard of this? I had a similar issue about 2 months ago. It works or it don't bottom line. Wow! Save Share. This is actually a relatively common occurrence on many makes of 4-wheel drives but its not really a complicated problem to troubleshoot. Everything was going fine until one mates very capable 44 failed to clear an obstacle that I had cruised over with ease. Try driving forward and backing up a few times to assist it to activate. Here we strive to provide the most accurate, up-to-date, information about the functionality, common faults and latest technology built into most 4 Wheel Drives. I had it in 4wd and then switched to 2wd. How long has it been since the last time? JavaScript is disabled. Thanks. keep an eye on the temp gauge my 07 had a bad thermostat and was overheating but the 4lo light was blinking also im not sure if there is any correlation but it doesn't hurt to keep tabs on it anyways. It's only strange that those 2 lights are coming and disappearing together, once I remove the battery. This sequence apparently resolves the problem. Its never a good sign when a warning light illuminates, but its not necessarily true that your four-wheel-drive system has failed. I currently contribute as an editor to several online and print automotive publications, and I also write and consult for the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Over ten years of racing, restoring, and obsessing over automobiles lead me to balance science writing and automotive journalism full time. After letting it run for a few minutes and it would only show 14.50. 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