I disengaged the switch and tried a few more times. My 4wd light flashes and wont stay constant lit. oz. To resolve this I have been turning the car off, switching to 4Lo on the switch, shifting to nuetral and starting the car. Sometimes I turn the vehicle off and then back on and then it Since this will be my first repair on. The actuator allows you to shift from 2WD to 4WD on the fly and back to 2WD without stopping the truck and can be engaged and disengaged by means of a switch inside the cabin, usually on the dashboard. Thoughts on what is going on? The transfer case could pose another reason why your 4-wheel drive fails to engage. 2006 Silver DoubleCab Shortbed 6spd V6 Tacoma. Bulk or 14 oz. It took a day to get the ECU in to the dealer. Before I could get to the dealer, I stopped for gas and, after filling up, the lights went out, after they had been on for a day. This happens when you are in 4WD 4Lo (Low range) mode and you want to engage the front or rear diff locker. It normally just but the roads were icy and snowy. I'm one of the Canadians eh ? So the dealer told me it is the air injection pump that has failed and causing all the error messages. Check out all the drivetrain parts available on NAPAonline or trust one of our 17,000 NAPA Auto Care locations for routine maintenance and repairs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. So youre having trouble engaging 4WD from 2WD mode. Anyone else experience the 4WD lights flashing?? Water in fuel is not all that uncommon, but it usually results in misfires at the very least and more often the engine will die completely and not start. Required fields are marked *. Try driving forward and backing up a few times to assist it to activate. They are sensors that tell the computer what each wheel is doing. Dont Panic! JavaScript is disabled. Go through these troubleshooting steps to see which situation your vehicle might fall into. Spray the connector with a dielectric spray and reconnect the wires back up. Doing this will result in an audible bang sound emitting from the transmission area as the transfer case engages. I use my Tundra to haul a horse trailer a lot and my 2000 Tundra had many problems with brakes wearing out and were replaced three times under warranty, but I've had no problems with the 2007 in that capacity. I don't have 4wd, but my VSC light was blinking (ABS, CEL, traction.. all stayed on). Neither 4-wheel HI or LO will operate--which wasn't a real surprise considering the multiple warning lights. This could be due to the vehicle not coming to a complete stop to allow it to engage. When the engine is started, the ATP light goes away. There is a TSB for P2442. Toyota flashed the computer, and now when I shut the truck off the AIP motors run for a second. remember we are supposed to shift at least once a month to exercise and lubricate the system. No CEL, no traction lights. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. So what does that 4-wheel drive indicator blinking/flashing on your dashboard mean? So this could be a second possible culprit as to why you are seeing a 4WD light blinking on your dashboard. Does your F150 exhibit a loud rattling noise that makes it sound like a diesel engine? So the problem has definitely gotten worse in the last couple of months. Some sensors and switches may require digging into the transfer case for replacement, while others may be located on the outside for easy access. No 4lo light. Thanks. Trail Rig: '85 Pickup - Dual Cases - 5.29s - Rear Spool - 38" Creepy Crawlers. This is pure BS. If not, its likely that it needs a repair harness Noticed the built-in Nav system turned off/restarted itself a couple of times and then realized I was losing all electrical so turned truck off completely but it was too late - the truck was dead when I went to start it and I had to have ferry staff jump me. she made it sound like she did not exercise the 4wd, it sounds like it is not shifting fully. First, let me relate a quick personal experience. So weve established Our goal is also to educate beginners on off-road driving dynamics and safe driving techniques. It sounds funny but what can I do.. 2012 4.6l DC Radiant Red SR5 Toyota Tundra with upgrade and towing packages. but it also dogs out pretty bad my 2007 tundra 5.7L has the following lights on 4lo (flashing), traction control, vsc (flashing) and check engine. Don't know what they did but didn't take long. I will have it checked out. Heres Whats Happening. I drove on home with no issue. That combination of lights usually indicates an AIP problem. Here is a quick video on one of the potential repairs. 4 Wheel Drive Flashing on your Jeep Then ended up replacing the entire front differential and that fixed it. WebDrive a little. Next time I'm trying the disconnect battery method and see if that works. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. It only registered 10.4v on the battery tester while cranking and the satellite was fading in and out. Content on toyotanation.com is generated by its users. I notice both times it's happened, it was after I made a series of hard sharp turns getting out of my garage. It is behind the splash shield on the drivers side on the US version. Content on tundrasolutions.com is generated by its users. But why? On vehicles where four-wheel drive is only activated on demand that is to say, when traction conditions require it this light shows up to tell you that its been activated. It should be a plug-in connection. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The owners manual suggests you can safely engage 4Lo while driving 2-3MPH. Clearly there's a parts quality, or design flaw that needs attention. Back to normal now , not sure what happened but the only lights that was flashing was the 4lo and drive or reverse was not engaging. I was freakin out. Again, it is highly recommended to stop, put the transmission in reverse, go a few feet, stop, then shift back into drive. Don't accept that. How long did the flashing go on for? I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra the 4lo is flashing the check engine light is on the traction control is flashing and it is hard to start. If i remeber right mine had 4 lo light on, VSC off light on and somethin else but it wasnt a check engine light. After spending a couple of hours on it the dealer figured it was a faulty actuator in the just to let everyone know if you ever have this problem i got it looked at. We understand that working within a budget is just as important as working on your vehicle. His 4WD failed to engage properly! Sometimes, the flashing light signifies that the system itself has deactivated until it can cool down. The engine was running idle when out of the blue the check engine light, the slip indicator and the 4Lo light came on and stayed on. I brought it in and they fixed it no charge. Yeah I haven't messed with 4lo or hi. 4Lo blinking, what does it mean? I agree with "n2deep". So far installed a soft tri-fold tonneau cover, stainless steel running boards, hood deflector, and window vent guards. It helps to have a little forum knowledge to keep the BS meter from pegging. Pretty similar thing happened, while I was visually checking the car. Check your battery voltage before you startup. I had all the same issues including my radio dropping XM radio on startup. What will need to be reset after the battery is reconnected? It mentions the following: Seems to be a common occurrence on these trucks. WebI had the same issue after towing using a 7 blade connector. Otherwise, if the actuator has failed, it will need replacement. Its a good idea to check your owners manual to find out exactly what the flashing light means in this situation. If any of the shift conditions are not met, the indicator position light will continue to flash. Could not get it to engage hi4 nor lo4. Took to Dealership, in a few minutes they said I was good to go Told me I needed to have a "fuel service" performed ( $128 and not covered under warranty). A very capable rig.He then signaled to me to come have a look since his truck was behaving rather strangely. Playing guessing games without it and it is almost free. Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Emire221, Jul 20, 2019. Must have engaged the 4Lo, because when the sales guy drove it only move slowly. I just had same issue yesterday. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. If I shift back to Park, it returns again. I cannot find anything on Google. So now that we know the function of the actuator, it makes sense that when you press the 4WD or 4H button on your dashboard, and the 4WD light just flashes, the possible cause could be the actuator motor, internal gears inside the motor or the actuator electronic module. Dealer or a good shop. Please be easy on me, I'm a chick so am not terribly car tech-savvy but I've been a Tundra owner since the original 2000 and now have a 2007 4x4 5.7L Limited TRD fully loaded, etc. Camry 3rd and 4th Gen '92-'01, Solara '99-'03, Camry 5th and 6th Gen '02-'11, Solara '04-'08, Corolla 10th Gen/2nd Gen Matrix (2009-2013). 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. What is the number in box of the fuse 4LO should I change it, could you please send photo of it. P2240 and P2241 are faults with the O2 sensors and these results in the Check Engine Light just thought i would help someone if it happened to them. So Im having this problem but its getting more consistent. It works or it don't bottom line. @HorseGaldid you manage to get your problems sorted? Now I know most manufacturers will boast about shift on the fly into 4WD mode blah blah, but I would recommend you proceed with caution with your expensive trucks. Mine is working fine now. I had the same problem with my 4WD drive system. Chains For Tires 101: When Should You Use Tire Chains for Cars? Okay than. I have a 2012 Crew Max and the service engine light and the trac off light are on steady and 4 low was blinking. Reply Quote. WebThe diagnostic scan indicates 3 items related to the Check Engine and 4WD blinking. It should not be able to rotate. The same thing happened to me. Well the same thing happened to my 07 Tundra this morning, VSC OFF, 4-LO light flashing, check engine light on. I wasn't even trying to switch between 2H and 4H when this happened. toyotanation.com is not in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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