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4x4 light blinks on-off 3times

yowbags

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2002 eddie bauer
hello everyone,
my 2002 explorer eddie bauer has got a malfunction code...
the 4x4 hi/low light blinks on and off 3 times every 5 minutes or so
as any one any idea what that could be?:eek:
 



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2002 explorer

Me again...
Back from work after the truck sat 8hrs and it's ok now.
Talk to some co-workers and since I never got any service on transfer case
I will get the oil changed and get a good lub job under next week
Maybe that was i service remeinder?:p:
 






Me again...
Back from work after the truck sat 8hrs and it's ok now.
Talk to some co-workers and since I never got any service on transfer case
I will get the oil changed and get a good lub job under next week
Maybe that was i service remeinder?:p:

The flashing light indicates a malfunction detected. Unfortunately the codes cannot be read with a normal OBDII reader, you will need to take it to the dealer or other reputable shop that can read extended OBDII codes & tranny codes.
 






Me again...
Back from work after the truck sat 8hrs and it's ok now.
Talk to some co-workers and since I never got any service on transfer case
I will get the oil changed and get a good lub job under next week
Maybe that was i service remeinder?:p:

Have you ever serviced the rear differential? There is a speed sensor in there that can get fouled if the fluids are old and dirty. There are also speed sensors in the transfer case that can get fouled. I would get the diff and TC serviced if it's been a while for them and see if your problem stays away. Good luck.

btw: does your 4X4 system work? Can you switch it to 4-High and 4-Low? Take it onto a dirt or gravel road to check it out.
 






service of transfer case

Hello,
the truck as 141,000 km and I have never had any service done to the 4x4 case...
I have tried the 4x4 hi and low yesterday and they work
I just hope its nothing major as I have baby the vehicule :p:
 






4x4 dash lights

Mmmmmm
got the front/rear axles and transfer case oil changed at the shop
the blinking 4x4 lights came back the next day
I will bring it to ford as i wonder if the 4x4 controle module is at fault
If it is, dealer:mad::mad: better have a good price or i will order part thru internet
 






If the 4X4 system still works even though the indicators are blinking it could be a speed sensor instead of the module. But rather than throw parts at it you are probably better off getting it diagnosed. Let us know.
 






4x4 hi-low blinking 3 times

Had the truck at the dealer today
They said nothing was wrong (the dealer found no codes...)
they did mentionned that the cumputer did find that the battery went low voltage....told them to change the battery just in case//they tested the battery and it is fine...it has gone thru 6 canadian winter
ANYWAY had the oil change-fuel filter-and winter tires!:confused:
 






I also have 4x4 hi/lo indicator lights blinking 3 times

I also have 4x4 hi/low indicator lights blinking 3 times every 5 minutes.

When I press the 4x4 hi or 4x4 low buttons I do not get a transfer to 4x4 and see no indicator lights.

I plan on taking it to the shop Monday so maybe I can help you. Anything I can find out before then may help them so I've been Googling trying to find more info. No good explanations yet.

mnuser
 






Wow,
just came back from cancun and we had 1 foot snowfall here in ottawa
mnuser1 do you have any news from the dealer ?
 






I also have 4x4 hi/low indicator lights blinking 3 times every 5 minutes.

When I press the 4x4 hi or 4x4 low buttons I do not get a transfer to 4x4 and see no indicator lights.

I plan on taking it to the shop Monday so maybe I can help you. Anything I can find out before then may help them so I've been Googling trying to find more info. No good explanations yet.

mnuser


When the 4X4 system quits in the 2002s, with or without blinking indicator lamps, this usually turns out to be a failed 4X4 control module. There are at least 2 looooong threads in here about this.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138771

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163694
 






4x4 blinking

Boys,
The truck still does a blinking pattern...when I start,after a few km of driving if I turned the ignition off and restart truck everything is ok and the 4 wheel drive works...
W:rolleyes:ould you say it is the the controle module?
Somebody did mention speed sensor front axles?
 






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