How long did the flashing go on for? Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoJay09, Jul 8, 2015. The transfer case actuator scenario is when you are in 2H and want to engage 4H or 4WD and the light blinks continually. I filled up my truck yesterday with Shell gas and drove it home ,2kms . tundrasolutions.com is an independent Toyota enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. How long has it been since the last time? Seems as though the 4wd is engaged. I'll tell ya one thing, you sure do miss a truck when its laid up as long as it has. It is a 2011 Ram. 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). Will see and keep you posted. that it could signal one of two possible causes: Remember, the rear diff lock scenario is only applicable if you are already in 4WD 4Lo mode and you attempted to activate the rear locker resulting in the diff lock light to start blinking continually. The transfer case could pose another reason why your 4-wheel drive fails to engage. What was wrong? Just to add a note about things that result in the 4hi and 4lo lights flashing, my 2010 5.7 SR5 did this a couple of times, then the starter failed. Is there something wrong with the car? Well, it happened again. Thank you! 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Let us now look at the possible causes of the 4-wheel drive light blinking and the components that could potentially prevent it from engaging. , 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. (Merged), This means the transfer case is in 4 wheel drive low. On SUVs and crossovers with a light-duty four-wheel-drive system that doesnt feature low-range gearing, the design spec doesnt cover more extreme driving situations like deep mud, rock crawling, or heavy snow. Fast forward a few decades and, enter the Actuator. Granted we don't use 4hi or 4lo that often since my previous LX450 and now GX470 are the offroaders. This problem happen to me as well few hours ago. 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. Like just randomly blinking when your just driving along in 2H, or blinking when you try to use it? ram 4WD light flashing without engaging 4WD. If your sequence is correct and the light keeps flashing, you need to use the process of elimination. One on each wheel. When it does this you cannot switch into 4LO. My 2014 Sequoia is starting to do this as well. When you see that 4WD icon lit up on your dash, its important not to panic. Next, lets look at an example of 4WD flashing on a Dodge Ram. How can I fix the problem? Please be careful, thats why I include all the little details. 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Tundra Solutions Forum - the best community to talk, mods, price, repair and research your Toyota! Disconnect the 2 wires that plug into the actuator motor. Tundra Solutions Forum - the best community to talk, mods, price, repair and research your Toyota! This is because the splined pin and gears of the actuator need to align 100% with the gears inside the transfer case. 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). It is highly recommended to bring your Liberty to a complete stop, place the transmission in neutral and then engage 4Lo. What color is the blinking light? If you don't know how to ignore a posting, complain to me and I will demonstrate. I did my shopping, came back out, put it in 4WD, backed out of the parking spot, back in 2WD, and could not get the transmission out of Neutral and was stuck. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If I shift back to Park, it returns again. Since it's happened most of the time you've had the vehicle, and if you're under 3 years since date of first use, I would take it in for a dealer diagnosis before you hit 36K and transition from the basic to just drivetrain warranty. the dealership found the problem. Dawn on me this all runs off the battery on startup. The actuator is a component found mostly on modern four-wheel drives and is designed to electronically engage 4 wheel drive. I have taken it in for all required maintenance, etc. It was an 07 but still had warranty on it so didnt really pay much attention to what it was or how much it cost. That combination of lights usually indicates an AIP problem. And I will try disconnecting the brake controller - that's a good idea. After 7 or 8 cycle tries everything went back to normal. Over ten years of racing, restoring, and obsessing over automobiles lead me to balance science writing and automotive journalism full time. Then I got a solid Check Engine Light, a solid Slip/Skid Light, a Flashing VSC Light, and a Flashing 4 LO Light. If you're in limp mode, it's probably an AIP valve stuck open (P2440 or P2442). The selected position indicator light will flash until the transfer case completes the shift. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Could be a faulty sensor causing the 4WD not to engage. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Don't Panic! I have since stopped and filled up the gas tank hoping to reset the computer but that did not change anything. Next, have a look at your actuator module. Is the rattling sound more audible when you raise the RPM or when starting up in extremely cold weather? Odd. P2240 and P2241 are faults with the O2 sensors and these results in the Check Engine Light 4Lo flashing on the dash Hard to shift from reverse to drive Gear indicator on the dash is blank. I unhooked the battery for 30 minutes, cleaned the terminal and now everything seems fine. toyotanation.com is an independent Toyota enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. I had only been running on accessories for 40 minutes at most. Check your battery voltage before you startup. I know, I'm an idiot. It happens as soon as the truck is cranked. Everything was going fine until one mates very capable 44 failed to clear an obstacle that I had cruised over with ease. The beauty of this device is that negates the need for the driver to stop the vehicle, having to get out, to manually engage the vehicle into four-wheel mode by locking wheel hubs. Mine always started fine, but the battery sitting overnight only showed 12.19 volts. Very slow off line and would go up to abot 55 or 60 mph. Required fields are marked *. 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. The following is an Anyone ever have a problem with the 4HI & 4LO lights flashing in error? Turned it off, back on, and tried everything. Been happening sporatically on my 14 for over a year and getting worse. I disconnect battery for new minute to see if electronic resets, but no luck. Its a good idea to check your owners manual to find out exactly what the flashing light means in this situation. tundrasolutions.com is not in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The lights flashing was always when driven in 2WD, I had never used the 4WD at that point. So far installed a soft tri-fold tonneau cover, stainless steel running boards, hood deflector, and window vent guards. Many have reported hearing a big clunk or bang noise when 4lo engages while rolling, but no metal clunk sound when bringing the vehicle to a complete stop first and engaging neutral before engaging 4Lo. If it overheats, it may no longer be able to operate according to spec, causing the 4WD light to flash. It sounds funny but what can I do.. 2012 4.6l DC Radiant Red SR5 Toyota Tundra with upgrade and towing packages. But why? I disengaged the switch and tried a few more times. I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it. So the problem has definitely gotten worse in the last couple of months. As soon as I switched it over to 2wd, both of those lights started flashing and have been ever since. I brought it in and they fixed it no charge. When the engine is started, the ATP light goes away. It sounds like she might have a problem with the actuator for the transfer case. The engine roughness cleared in a few minutes, but none of the lights will clear even after numerous restarts. No rhyme or reason when it happens. My 4 Wheel Drive Shifter Is Loose: SOLUTIONS, Can You Convert 2WD to 4WD: Adding 4-Wheel Drive To a Truck, How Much Lift Needed to Fit 33-inch tires on a Chev Silverado, When to Use 4wd Auto Ram 1500 4A Guidelines, Check if the front driveshaft can rotate. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Hooray for technology!!!! Now, the reason I thought this was odd was that his 4WD was well-kitted with a full suspension, tires, lockers, etc. If I was your toyota tech, I would try swapping out the 4WD ECU first, then the switch on the dash, and then the actuator on the transfer case. My 4wd light flashes and wont stay constant lit. 4 Wheel Drive Flashing on your Dodge Ram? Lets look at a few of the usual suspects. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I'm afraid your dealer is just a POS who is blowing off a "dumb broad". My 08 sequoia is doing the same thing. Trail Rig: '85 Pickup - Dual Cases - 5.29s - Rear Spool - 38" Creepy Crawlers. Its acting like its in 4lo and then I switch the gear to neutral and move the switch to 4lo then 4hi then 2wd! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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