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4wd dash indicator light goes on and off
« on: May 27, 2010, 01:07:08 PM »
Hey guys-

I have a 1988 Toyota pickup 22re 5 speed manual (w56). My problem is that my 4wd indicator light on my dash will randomly go on and off...and doesn't always even go on when I put it into 4wd and yes I'm positive that when I'm taking it out that 4wd is disengaged. I have looked at the manual and can't find anything too helpful. If anyone has any ideas or things to check out..wires etc. Let me know. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Re: 4wd dash indicator light goes on and off
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2010, 01:30:08 PM »
Check the switch on the transfer case or the wires going to it.. if its that its a easy fix..  :crossed: just a thought.

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Re: 4wd dash indicator light goes on and off
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2010, 01:33:46 PM »
HDcruiser- I think you're on to something, I see a black wire that isn't connected to anything. When the rain stops ill check into it. Thanks

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Re: 4wd dash indicator light goes on and off
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2010, 01:38:04 PM »
Usually its a single wire. i've had my break off from being weathered and old. If its a bad connection it can flicker on and off when in 4wd. use a heat shrink butt connector and repair the wire. good luck bro.  :beerchug:

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Re: 4wd dash indicator light goes on and off
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2010, 12:56:36 PM »
Problem solved. I knew that the wire had broken loose, but I couldn't seem to find the other end...eventually I did. Put a but connector like you said and done.
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Re: 4wd dash indicator light goes on and off
« Reply #5 on: Jun 01, 2010, 12:30:37 PM »
Sounds good, im glad you where able to fix it.  :thumbs:

 
 
 
 
 

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