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4wd light

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jobrien, Jan 11, 2011.

  1. Jan 11, 2011 at 7:54 AM
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    jobrien

    jobrien [OP] shit happens then you die

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    my in dash 4wd light doesnt come on anymore anyone know why and how i can correct this problem
     
  2. Jan 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM
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  3. Jan 11, 2011 at 6:40 PM
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    Mine doesn't come on every time I put it in 4wd. Maybe if you get yours figured out. I can figure mine out.
     
  4. Jan 12, 2011 at 4:20 PM
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    do you feel it engage?
     
  5. Jan 12, 2011 at 5:56 PM
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    Yes. Its like the bulb has a short in it.
     
  6. Jan 12, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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    i have the same thing, sometimes it lights up sometimes it doesnt but everytime i feel it engage
     
  7. Jan 12, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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    beefcake

    beefcake J-rob

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    screw the light, just listen to your truck, you'll know if its in 4wd or not
     
  8. Jan 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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    time to tear apart your dash and replace the light then to see if it solves the problem. Just because the light isnt on, doesnt mean your not in 4wd though. it just reminds you, should you forget (somehow). Id say replace it if you have a really boring afternoon ahead of you :)
     

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