Notices
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series All Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series models

4x4high/lo lights flashing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 02:52 PM
  #1  
redneckbrat's Avatar
redneckbrat
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
4x4high/lo lights flashing

yesterday went out wheeling, now I dont have 4wd and the 4x4 high/lo lights flash 6 times every 2 - 3 mins. what does this mean other than I dont have 4wd.
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:29 PM
  #2  
amw_drizz's Avatar
amw_drizz
Junior User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Lets see that the control unit shorted mabye or the motor on the tcase might be shot? have no clue. just some suggestions.
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 08:14 PM
  #3  
worlok6's Avatar
worlok6
New User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
flashing 4X4 lights

sounds like it's flashing codes,depending on the year,It may be computer controlled,
 
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 01:35 AM
  #4  
redneckbrat's Avatar
redneckbrat
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
it's a 2K with about 107K miles on it.
 
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 03:33 PM
  #5  
worlok6's Avatar
worlok6
New User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
So auto-loc hubs,1 button 4X4 1 button lo-range?, I would believe it's computer controlled. You where off road. I would check wires going to the transfer case for damage,also the hubs...
 
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 03:52 PM
  #6  
redneckbrat's Avatar
redneckbrat
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
I was able to get it to go in to 4x4 hi and low last night while playing with the switch. the switch is a more like a ***, has 2wd, 4hi, and 4lo on it.

I was under it the other nite too, seems all ok. I'll have more time tonite and tomorrow nite to look at it.
 
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:46 PM
  #7  
worlok6's Avatar
worlok6
New User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
o.k. I've got my years mixed up,sounds like it could be a bad switch...Good luck
 
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:52 PM
  #8  
redneckbrat's Avatar
redneckbrat
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
no prob. I'm gonna test it again tonite and see what happens.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 06:04 PM
  #9  
furball69's Avatar
furball69
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,628
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, Canada
certain conditions have to be met before the TC will shift, otherwise the lights will flash. Check your owners manual for the proper conditions for shifting. You didn't mention knowledge of this or whether the 4wd has functioned properly before so, just stating the obvious.
 
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 06:05 PM
  #10  
wresleu's Avatar
wresleu
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
I had the exact same problem last week. After it sat for the night it was fine. I think it may be one of two things. Either the auto-hubs, or the electric switch. If we ever get some decent weather I"m gonna pull the electric motor from the tcase and clean up the connections, from what I've read this is a very common problem.
 
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 07:31 PM
  #11  
redneckbrat's Avatar
redneckbrat
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
this is the first time it has failed on me. I've been out a few times and it worked fine. good thought furball. I do need to check the manual.

I found a good article on how to clean it. so that may be my evening project tomorrow nite.
 
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2005 | 12:55 AM
  #12  
MR.SNUGGLES's Avatar
MR.SNUGGLES
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Oak Ridge, NJ
You could check your fuses, for my 99 its fuse number 26, type fuse is 10, you could pull it and try and replace it, that might work.
 
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2005 | 08:29 AM
  #13  
redneckbrat's Avatar
redneckbrat
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
already checked the fuses, all are good.

I played with the switch last night and was able to get it in 4hi and 4lo.

the tcase made a nice loud clunk as it switched in. (it's always been loud)
 
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 12:26 PM
  #14  
jayhawkfan's Avatar
jayhawkfan
Freshman User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Search for previous posts related to this under my user name. I had the same problem. Replaced the T-case motor and it still didn't work. Finally reset the GEM and it's worked great ever since.
 
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 07:10 PM
  #15  
redneckbrat's Avatar
redneckbrat
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
Thanks jay.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:10 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE