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4WD light flicking on and off

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:41 pm
by Ridge
i got a 98 coily with a leafy t-case and a set of gears in it. about 2 weeks ago the 4WD light that comes on when low or 4H is engaged stopped working. now it is working again, but it is constantly on or flickering in 2WD. i did not do anything to try and fix it.

the light is not on or flicking when there is no acceleration or when changing gears.

could it be a lose or dirty contact somewhere?
any ideas?

cheers

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:13 pm
by spamwell
mine was doing that and the wires had nearly ripped off the top of the switch and where stuffing each other up. Bought a new one, old one was not repairable, have a look your might be salvageable all it is is a simple switch that is operated by a ball bearing pushing it in and out when you shift.

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:50 pm
by PJ.zook
Sounds like the torque rolling of youre engine/gearbox is shorting the wires together or to chassis, check youre loom for any signs of damage, also youre switch. Just check the basics first.