What does 4×4 mean on dashboard?
4 wheel drive
One manufacturer simply uses a 4×4 Indicator to mean that the vehicle is in 4×4 HIGH. This indicator, 4WD AUTO, states that the vehicle is in AUTO mode. The vehicle will automatically engage 4 wheel drive when a loss of traction is sensed.
What happens when you engage 4×4 while driving?
As mentioned previously, any high traction surface, for example, cement, tarmac, and concrete are complete no-no’s to engage 4WD. Engaging 4WD while driving on a high traction surface will cause drivetrain binding so exercise extreme caution when doing so.
What does a blinking 4×4 dash light mean?
It is going into 4 wheel drive because I can feel the heavy steering so I beleive the selection mech. is working. I have tried the owners manuals fix for this issue with no change. All tires are the same size and in good shape. Thanks in advance – jim The blinking light means something is not engaging or the ‘puter doesnt see that its engaged.
What does it mean when your 4WD light flashes?
The transfer case is what splits the power between the front and rear axles. If it overheats, it may no longer be able to operate according to spec, causing the 4WD light to flash. Sometimes, the flashing light signifies that the system itself has deactivated until it can cool down.
When does the 4 wheel drive light come on?
Now, it will go into 4 wheel, light stays steady, the 4 wheel drive is working, but when I disengage it, the light returns flashing when in all wheel drive. In other words, the 4×4 light flashes when in all wheel drive, the light stays on when in 4 wheel drive.
Why does my 4×4 light not come on?
It sits exposed on the front axle and is easily damaged. The 4Hi and 4Lo lights just flash but 4WD does not engage. Also the ‘SERVCE 4WD’ light does NOT come on ruling out transfer cases problems. Get under the front of the truck and check the actuator.