So I was playing in the snow today and got in a jam... put her in 4 low to get out of jam and now my dash indicator lights are staying on 4 low no matter were I put the t-case. Any ideas guys?

 

The indicator switch is more than likely stuck. Unplug it and see if the light goes off. If so, you may be able to remove it and clean it so it operates smoothly.

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BW 1356 Manual Exploded
1 7045 Shaft Nut
2 7B368 Output Shaft Yoke Washer
3 7052 Oil Seal
4 7B215 Yoke to Flange Seal
5 -- Extension (Rear Spline) Cap, Bearing (Rear Yoke/Flange) (Serviced As Part of 7085 Assembly)
6 7085 Extension Assembly (Rear Spline) Cap Assembly, Bearing (Rear Yoke/Flange)
7 7A443 Bolt and Washer Assembly (1989 and Later)
8 -- Flange (Rear Flange) (Serviced As Part of 7B214 Assembly)
9 7917 Ring, Snap
10 7025 Bearing
11 7917 Ring, Snap
12 7100 Shift Collar Hub
13 7127 Caged Needle Bearing
14 7A010 Plug, Pipe
15 7917 Ring, Retaining
16 7D164 Lockup Hub
17 7D126 Spring, Lockup
18 7106 Lockup Collar
19 7177 Sprocket, Drive
20 7A210 Hose
21 382486-S Clamp, Hose
22 7A291 Transfer Housing to Case Bolt
23 7E215 Retainer, Pump
24 7A152 Cover, Pump
25 7A149 Housing, Pump
26 7A250 Pin, Pump
27 7A205 Spring, Pump Pin
28 7061 Output Shaft
29 7100 Shift Collar Hub
30 7A398 Front Planet
31 7C122 Ring, Retaining
32 7A153 Ring Gear
33 7A098 Filter, Oil
34 -- Gear, PTO (with PTO Only)
35 7917 Ring, Retaining
36 -- Ring, Retaining (Part of 7B215)
37 7166 Case Deflector Gasket (with PTO Only)
38 7165 Transfer Case Cover (with PTO Only)
39 381673-S Bolt (with PTO Only)
40 7034 Vent
41 7E440 4WD Indicator Switch
42 -- Setscrew (Part of 7E440)
43 -- Fork, Reduction (Serviced As Part of 7289 Assembly)
44 -- Facing, Shift Fork (Serviced As Part of 7289 Assembly)
45 7289 Ford Assembly Reduction
46 7235 Roller, Cam (Service As Part of 7289 Assembly)
47 -- Pin (Part of 7289)
48 7C430 Facing, Shift Fork
49 -- Retainer (Serviced As Part of 7289 Assembly)
50 7289 Fork Assembly, Shift, 2W-4W
51 7240 Shift Rail
52 7219 Shift Fork Spring
53 7C349 Spring, Detent
54 7C191 Bushing, Detent
55 7F063 Cam, Shift
56 7288 Shifter Shaft Seal
57 7B106 Lever, Shaft and Pin Assembly
58 7005 Case Front
59 -- Pin Dowel (Part of 7005)
60 7L027 Oil Pan Magnet
61 7917 Ring, Retaining
62 7061 Output Shaft
63 7177 Sprocket, Driven
64 7119 Thrust Washer
65 7917 Ring, Retaining
66 7A029 Chain, Drive
67 -- Yoke (Serviced As Part of 7B214 Assembly)
68 7005 Case Rear

 

Thx for the diagram, I got under the truck and found it.. whole area was packed solid with snow. I am hoping it was just frozen, cleaned all the snow around it and got the truck sitting in the shop with the heater on to try and defrost it.

 

found this by searching 4x4 light and the diagram was really helpful. What is the best way to clean the switch, I unplugged it, the light went off and I wiped everything down but the light stayed on when I plugged it back in
PS why is this thread so frikkin wide?

 

The way the switch works is that as the cam (#55) rotates, it pushes in the ball on the switch. Depending on how far the switch is pushed in, it triggers either the 4wd light, or both the 4wd and Low range lights.
Clean out both ends of the connection, the wiring harness plug, and the socket on the switch. Electrical cleaner would probably be best, but I doubt that brake cleaner would cause any issues. If that doesn't fix the problem, take the switch out and see how if operates correctly. Have it plugged in and watch the dash lights as you play with it (this may take two people to accomplish). There might be an internal fault with the switch, shouldn't cost too much to replace.

PS its so fricking wide because the picture is fricking wide and the thread expands to fit the picture.

 

thanks tecgod, I've gotta quit 4 the night, just started raining hogs and sheep, cats and dogs are too small 4 this storm. Maybe tomorrow I'll be able to get back under there( no garage, just a tree)