4x4 lo/hi lights flashing

[Mr Mr]

Hi I have a '98 Explorer manual, the 4x4 lo/hi lights keep flashing and when I turn the switch into hi or lo 4x4 nothing seems to happen, dont think it going into 4x4.
Anybody got some advice?

 

[Steeda90GT]

The light is indicating a problem with your 4WD system (similiar to what the check engine does)

Anytime the light blinks, it will disable the system (which means no 4WD)

9/10 reseting the computer fixes this. You do this by unplugging the negative terminal on yoru car battery and let it sit for 20min.

 

[joker1457]

I had the same issue, try tapping on the 4x4 motor attached to the transfercase see if that does anything. If not try diconnecting the battery wait about 15-20 minuts and reconnect. Also see the forums for rebuilding the motor if that doesnt solve the issue.

 

[paWOLFck]

This was also happening to me. Turns out there was a loose wire going into the switch.

Might want to check the back of the switch just be sure.

 

[Mr Mr]

The light is indicating a problem with your 4WD system (similiar to what the check engine does)

Anytime the light blinks, it will disable the system (which means no 4WD)

9/10 reseting the computer fixes this. You do this by unplugging the negative terminal on yoru car battery and let it sit for 20min.

I will disconnect the battery this afternoon after work and see if it makes any difference, thanks man!

 

[Mr Mr]

Thanks will check for loose wires

 

[amys4x4explorer]

Had that happen to me once soon after my transmission started having an asthma attack and I ended up having to put in a new transmission. :roll:

 

[fordnut71]

The light is indicating a problem with your 4WD system (similiar to what the check engine does)

Anytime the light blinks, it will disable the system (which means no 4WD)

9/10 reseting the computer fixes this. You do this by unplugging the negative terminal on yoru car battery and let it sit for 20min.

so for 1/10 what else could it be? if this dont correct the problem.