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Red 4wd icon flashing

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2013TuRD, Dec 20, 2012.

  1. Dec 20, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    2013TuRD

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    As in title the Red 4wd icon on the dash is flashing when the truck is being operated in 4 hi, Dealer didn't seem concerned.

    Both 4wd modes work normally, if normally means that it only goes into 4 lo about every third attempt. Dealer told me this was normal.

    Does anybody know why it's flashing?

    TIA.
     
  2. Dec 20, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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    lowinhz

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    Red light is locker flashing.turn off locker. only able to use in low.put on in neutral and low 4x4
     
  3. Dec 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM
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    Its supposed to be solid. It flashes because its not engaged yet.
     
  4. Dec 20, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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    2013TuRD

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    Yup, musta bumped the switch. Thanks!

    I've only had the truck 2 weeks and even though I've read the owner's manual I obviously don't understand the lights in the dash yet.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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    Sounds like your dealership doesn't understand the dash lights either. They've had since like 2005 to figure it out...
     
  6. Dec 20, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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    Lol, yeah I agree, red light does indicate locker. Green means 4X4.
     

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