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Flashing 4x4 Light Fix. Ford Explorer and other's fords 4x4
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- čas přidán 25. 10. 2017
- Flashing 4x4 Light Fix. Ford Explorer and other's fords 4x4. This is a transfer case motor/wiring Issue that is common on these 4x4's.
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Thank you so much I learned more from you in this video than all the rest combined
Thanks for the video, my sons vehicle had the same exact issue with the ground wire. Keep up the good work.
For a one person crew you do an excellent job with the video. Also your explanation of the problem and how to fix it is excellent. Simple and to the point! No bla,bla, bla! Keep up the good work. My 98 ford explorer does the same thing, but it also does it while driving!
Can it just be unhooked
@@charleskelly8459 No, fix it!!! mine was doing the same and it was exactly the same corroded ground wire 20-minute job
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Just did this (after replacing transfer case failed) and it worked perfectly. Thank you sir!
Sweet!~
Thanks You do mucho Nathan just today My 02 Explorer start with the dame problema, so You give me a great starting point
Sure enough climbed underneath and inspected without removing anything. Saw grey wire and pulled it back. Broken off exactly the same. Thanks for the video!
Nice!
I bought this truck back in 2013, the guy gave me a deal because the 4x4 wasnt working. i did some research over the years, thought it was missing a control module behind the glove compartment. So fastfoward to earlier today, I read that 2004 model does not use a control module. It lead me to do more research. Stumbled upon your page and low behold, my ground wire was broken too!!!!! Im so rxcited and releived. I suffered many winters in 2cm snow with no 4x4,..lol. Not to mention the annoying flashing 4x4. I cant beleive I lived with it for so long!!! i owe you one man thanks!!!!!
Wow! Nice find and fix!
Mine is flashing along with the ABS light. Started hearing a noise where the transfer case is (got that replaced a month's and a half ago). I'll try this for sure.
Good job, very simple video, easy to understand. Thank you!
thanks mate
97 Ford Explorer 4 by 4, I went pulled my dashboard apart to get at the 4 x 4 switch, and the wires two of them were pulling out of the connector. Fixed
Nice!
@@FixingWithPassion it didn't work at first until I reset the computer by pulling the battery terminal. But yeah, that was it
Thanks, I had the same problem. And thanks to you, and not working because of Covid19, I had the time and good information to remedy the the issue. Let's make this pandemic less painful too.
Nice!!!
Excellent video a lot help. Thank you 👍
Great job and thank you so much for sharing ill try to fix my couse u have the same problem
Nice!~
Wow, thank God for people like yourself that take the time to do videos like this. I had the same issue and didn't know where to begin. After reviewing other videos, what you discovered made the most sense. Thank You !
Thanks man!
This was helpful thank you. I had a loose wire as well
Thanks!! very informative
Thanks so much, worked for our 2005 explorer. So happy it was not a major repair/bill.
Great! Happy Easter~~!
Should I ride with it in 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive Auto mines doing the same thing
I have a 1998 Ford Ranger and upon cranking the 4x4 and the 4x2 lights will blink a number of times. Well I started with the rubber hoses which goes into the hub actuators from the solenoid. They were deteriorated so I replaced them just thinking that the actuators weren't receiving vacuum pressure. Then I went to the solenoid to try and test it before the dark of night caught me but it looked fine. The last thing I looked at was the motor which I just kinda scanned, so tomorrow I will actually go back and check for broken wires. 🙏🏾 Thank you Thank you and Thank you.
Did you find out what the problem was I’m going through the same problem right now
Good vid man, I had to swap out my control module,all thou that hasn't happened it good to know!!! Appreciate the vids.
Good deal!
What control module was it? How did you figure it out. Thank you much.
Thank you sir!
You do not have to cut the wire when you replace the motor. Remove the wire and pin it is attached to from the plug, place it back in the same hole on the plug attached to the new motor.
Nice!
Thank you!
Thanks for this video man I’m have the same issue with my 04 ford explore I will check those wires out man you are a life saver lol I know my abs light stays on but I had to replace my rear end an now my 4x4 light flashes as I’m driving but anyways I will check that out thank you god bless you
Nice!
Word for word the same exact thing is happening to me, and flashes and stays on always and I just had to change my rear end too, did you find out if it’s the ground?
I had that issue last week, it was a bad ground, solder it , it works great now, it was a broken black wire
Nice!
Nice!
I was quoted a 2500$ repair for the 4wd not working and I'm pretty sure you've solved my issue since mine is flashing also. I'll let you know if it was the issue
My 02 had 4x4 issues, which fixed itself when pulling fuses 17 & 18 momentarily.
Drove it for ages, then picked up a 2nd hand 4x4 controller for $60 and have had no further issues.
(I know this will sound dumb but I couldn't see if you were in Neutral or not.)
Gotta hand it to you, my man. Opened up the mechanics pit in my garage. Got under it, and there she was, a single dangling ground wire.
Great!!!
Now just got to fix the SRS and tpms!!
I was thinking of buying a 05 escape but I saw the 4x4 flashing when driving good thing I didn’t buy if it was a transmission issue great video
20 minute fix though, could have used that for LEVERAGE for a lower price..
@@lionelhowell4972 guy wouldn’t go down on his price which was already bad 👎🏽 3k and not that clean
@@angelramos0299 To be honest those are notorious for the rusting out of the rear frame and leaf spring mounts, with the frame actually cracking so glad to hear you dodged a waste of your cash
Thank you sir. You help me save money on this
Nice!!
Great video there is you like and a new suscriber
Cool!
Excelente.
Nice!!
My 4x4 high light flashes every so often. I just got under it and I see no gray wire that was attached where yours was before it fell off, but I see a gray wire hooked up inside my wiring harness, and all wires look fine. Any ideas what to do?
Hey Nathan, would help if you could respond to this urgent question. I have a 06 Explorer xlt 4x4 4.0, I had my 4x4 light on on the dashboard yesterday and I probably did not press any button to start it, does this one have automatic turn on if it senses the car is going to need it? And after that I went for a 30 min drive ( mostly dry roads with snow some places) and had some vibrations/ jerks. Is this normal or something I should be concerned about for the internals of the truck?
My 4x4 low works but the dash doesnt light up but the light on the button does
I have this same issue on a 96 Ford Explorer 4.0. Except I had no broken wire :( although I do believe my car is stuck in 4wd low. I need to get rid of this fast. Can I remove drive shaft on the front? Would this make it 2wd again?
Had this problem about a month ago in my 03 mine was going on and off while driving I pulled the fuse and it stopped ,haven't check for the words but will on my next off day
Like others, this wire was found broken at the eyelet. Crimped a new eyelet on and no morie flashing light on dash. 4x4 still wont engage, but at least this ground is good. My guess is that the transfer case control module has failed.
I have the 2003 Ford explorer 4 wheel drive and my four-wheel drive light flashes while I'm sitting still and driving I noticed that you said it could be a transmission issue if it flashes while you're driving. What kind of issue am I faced with? (Please and thank you)
Saludos desde ecuador yo tengo el mismo problema
Great video thanks I have this problem in my 2005 explorer the light is on with the ABS light that happens when I am driving,could be the same problem? Thanks
Two different issues.
I have the 4x4 high light blink but I can put it into 4x4 low
Thanks 4 the video, my lights keep flashin' randomly 4 a few seconds, hopefully it's just a wire issue as well
Nice!
Yeap 20 year old Explorer, those minor issues happen, but it runs great, I love it!!!!
My 4x4 hi and 4x4 lo blink code 3 whenever the ambient temp is 70 degrees F. above 70 the system worls fine ( 3 buttons on dash lite up when pushed ) any clues ??
Can I still drive it n the snow if the 4 high blinking
Great video.....but.... Always unhook the neg wire not the positive. Obvious reason but if you touch the wrench or ratchet on metal(block/frame/fender/etc) the ground will do nothing, but if you're taking off the positive first and touch? Sparks!
My 96 looks quite similar. No flashing. Just won't go into 4x4 low. Didn't see any codes either. Bad motor?
If you cut the brown wire and tape off the ends will that disconnect all four wheel drive functions even the auto?
Tengo ford esplorer me repararon la trasmicion dos veces y me sige prendiendo el foquito de 4*4 en el tablero y de vez en cuando como que se traba y no da ni para adelante ni para atras asta que aselero fuerte y como que desteaba algo pero enpiesa a tirar aseite y despues ase cambios largos o se brinca segunda pero el foco de 4*4 ninca se a apagado o se apaga pero vuelve a prender tendria que ver eso con el cable de tierra que mencionas tu en el video , me arias un gran favor sie respondiera gracias
I jus bought my. First Ford lol Wich is the Eddie Bauer 2003 I haven't had any issues yet but it's good to know. I can ask you about anything wrong with mine if becomes a issue. Thank you
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If these manufacturers didn't put that switch or module behind the radio or behind the kick panel or the electric motor on the transfer case in all these vehicles we wouldn't have any of these problems. There was nothing wrong with the MANUAL 4x4 shifter on the floor. But, like everything else that was great 20 yrs ago we are hell bent on messing it up. The only wire on my 4x4 runs a little light for my shifter. If it goes out I'm positive it wont leave me stranded. There needs to be a manual swap kit available but I haven't seen one yet for these Explorers or Rangers. To top it off if you do need to change the shift motor on the trans case the color code of the wires won't match up to the harness either. lolol.
I have a ford f150 and it does the same with the lights (4x4 High and also 4x4 low). Nobody has found the solution to the problem, maybe your video will help me solve it.
As for the brown wire from the shift motor to the transfer case. When you disconnect the plug. There is a red retainer plug that holds the wire ends in place. Take a small pick and remove the red retainer, now pull the brown wire out of the plug, simple, no need to cut the brown wire.. To put the brown wire back in the plug, simply reverse the procedure.
Good to know!
was ur o/d light on to with this problem cause i have same problem but my o/d light is on too and truck wont shift from 2 to 3end gear but shifts good from 1erst to 2end np
O....it sounds like you actually have a transmission issue internally. Mine shifts good. When you have a o/d staying on all the time or flashing while driving....tranny issues.
thats what i thought too but i had a rebiut tranny put in it and still has same problem so i spent 1500 for nothing
I now the servos on the side gave some issues after they got worn. I had to re drill mine. But you might just have a valve body Issue.
What if i have 4wd and low and high 🤔 but just the 4×4 just flashes all the time
is it unsafe to drive with it unrepaired? in your opinion is this a costly fix?
Its probably ok to drive. Just have a friend on stand by ;)
I have a 2002 ford explorer the 4×4 is not working but there's no lights flashing . pluged in a scan tool and doesn't find anything checked for fuses and they're all ok ! Can anyone help who had the same problem ? Thank you
I have a ford ranger .it is stuck in four high the light doesn’t come on and there is no click to tell it’s working. Before it quit on me the light would work sometimes but it would still go into 4 wheel . Would it be my switch?
Na...it the motor on the case....un-bolt it and then use a pair of vice grips and turn the rod that goes into the transfer case. This might get you back in 2 wheel drive. After all that test the motor and see if its locked up or if there is a issue with a fork in the transfer case.
My 4x4 High goes in from time to time. Any ideas? Thanks
James Barlow Jr. How did you solve that problem. I have the same problem on my explorer
I have a 2002 explorer xlt and my 4x4 high light is doing the same thing on start up and also does it while driving. I went under and checked all the wiring and it seems fine. But the 4x4 is not working. I push the buttons and the lights come on and you can hear it engage from high to low but the 4x4 isn’t working. Tested it today on a 4x4 trail and only the rear wheels spin. I’m wondering if the motor it self could be bad?.... any help would be greatly appreciated
It might be your control module I have that exact problem
You have to be in neutral to ever get a response from the 4wd buttons. And also the 4wd buttons most likely wont ever allow you to switch them with a current fault in the system.
Well 4x4 high can be engaged on the go, but sill
Sometimes my 03 explorer won't go into 4low and now my 4high flashes
Not good. I'd take off the motor and make sure its not stuck. Test it with a 12v jumper wire
I have a problem with 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6L, When I push 4x4 low button the light in push button is flashing.How do I fix this problem?
I have a 97 ford explorer and when I cut the wheel deep it kicks into 4x4? Why? Can someone please help me, THANK YOU GUYS, AWESOME CHANNEL! !
Someone tell me too
@@landoflakes92 Someone told me to check out the vacuum lines that go to the hubs or the solenoid on the firewall!!!
Anyone have any ideas about my 1st post/ 1997 Ford Explorer. 4x4 trying to kick in when I make a sharp right turn, checked the wheel bearing on both sides, Good no problems there, IDK, HELP SOMEONE PLEASE!! THANKS!!!!!
@@erichoneycutt5655 try checking your transfer case. You should change the fluid. Then check your shift motor beside the transfer case.
@@jamesrichardson4965 Thanks for the information, I will do that and let you know, Thanks for replying to my post!!!!👍
FYI, the wire you note at 8:58 can be disconnected from the harness. Disconnect the harness, use needle nose to pull out the red retaining clip inside that harness and use a small paperclip or similar tool to release that pin from the harness. Then, if you have to put it back together or install a new motor, you can slide that pin into the new harness. There are other videos on CZcams that illustrate this process in case my explanation doesn't provide enough clarity.
Cool.
What that means I'm having the same problem
Hi! Nathan. My Mazda bt50 4X4 - 4L not working but 4H working. So what is the problem? This problem happen after workshop mechanic repair AC compressor. A month after that I realize the 4X4 4L is not working. This 4wd I used for God work among Malaysian native people
Its all inserts.
My 4x4 high light blinking what that means
What was the problem
You said that if the 4x4 light flashes while driving that’s it’s a transmission issue, how do you mean? Mine flashes every like 20 seconds multiple times even while driving, any ideas?
Did you solved it?
mine also does the same, did you solve it?
i went to a washing station and after the wash the 4X4 kept blinking and i had to almost floor it to get the car moving...and it made weird noises on top of that.
anyway stopped flashing now and im just hoping it doesnt go nuts again
and im cleaning my car by myself from now on
Hi i have a 02 Ford explorer,and i the 4x4 low Is stack, so what i can do ,thanks
Stack? You mean "Stuck"
@@FixingWithPassion yes ,and it does not go away the 4x4 low
You can remove the transfer case shift motor on the back of the transfer case there will be four 10mm bolts holding it on. Then you will see a little shaft sticking out grab it with pliers and turn it clock wise as far as you can ( should be about 3/4 of a rotation or 1/2 maybe). That will manually put the truck back into 2wd . If it's the shift motor itself that is bad you can simply replace it ( 80-100$) from the parts store and you will have a functioning 4wd system again. Otherwise it will require additional trouble shooting to diagnose correctly. Good luck
@@paulzamora5790 ok thank you,i Will do that
Would it hurt if I just unhook all together I don’t need four wheel drive
And great video it was very help full
i have a 2002 f250 that the 4x4 light will come on and off while driving. I just had a new transmission put in the truck. It never did this before the trans swap. What can be causing this? also, my 4x4 will not engage it just stays in 2wd and the transfer case motor does nothing now. what may have happened during the transmission swap?
Got a great laugh when you moved it around in the wire popped out right next to a heat shield what a surprise.
Right!!
Man I’m starting to have the same problem with my truck 😭😭
I have no 4x4 low and my 4 high flashes
No!!
to the left of where the power wire goes into the transfer case, theres a nut that looks like where the ground wire broke from...
The case has a ground through the case va engine grounds.
Was the truck binding?
no
My truck is binding on dry pavement because the 4x4 keeps activating
Everytime I make a sharp left turn only.
Mine doesn't even flash on the dash, also have no power to my switch
O man!
Had the same issue. Bad ground wire. Rusted right off. The number of blinks of the 4x4 light is a trouble code for the system. My light blinked 10 times which is a faulty sensor which seems to translate into a bad ground.
Nice!
How can you find out what’s wrong with the number of blinks or where it shows
If I cut that poorly designed wire will 4x4 be Permanently disengaged?
Welldone,but I think the light went off because you disconnected the battery.
How could it be a transmission issue sir?
What?
if the 4x4 continuously blinks, you said there could be a transmission issue, what issue would that be sir?
My 4by4 does not flash it just stays on
My truck is stuck in odd and 4x4 light flashing related?
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@@khaledj4181 هلا بيك اخوي الغالي
والله اني تركتها على حالها مرات تظهر واغلب الاوقات تختفي ما دام ما مأثرة
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@@hayderalshammari6638
السلام عليكم
انا عرفت المشكلة
الحمد لله دائما وأبدا
المشكلة ان الدينمو حق الدبل ما يلف محجر متصلب وفكيته لقيت ان السيارة معلقة على 4x4 high عشان كذا مو قادر الكمبيوتر حق الدبل يرجع الدبل للعادي فسيارتي كانت شغاله طوال الوقت على الدبل العالي حتى على السرعات العاليه لين صرت اسمع صوت احتكاك شديد من الدبل على السرعة من فوق 70 كلم وانت طالع
انا الحين عند الكهربائي جيت اغير الدينمو وفيه شغل في الفيشة مرة صعب في الموديل اللي عندي اكنسرت معاه راس سلك من الاسلاك الله المستعان
بعدها لمن تنجح عمليه التركيب ان شاء الله يبين عندي اذا كانت تروس الدبل اتهرست والا يقدر يعشق وتنجح الامور
الله يسهل علينا وما يكون شي عندي خرب يارب تكون سيارتي سليمه
@@khaledj4181 الله يسهل عليك بحق محمد وال محمد الطيبين الطاهرين
@@hayderalshammari6638
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It's gotta be in neutral to use those buttons.
ok
Another video here, from Jan 2020 shows how to easily disconnect/ release that one wire with a pointy awl tool from INSIDE the plastic connector. Then, later, reinsert the same, uncut wire, into your new motor's connector. NO cutting.
You don't have to cut that wire! Take a pair of needle nose pull out the red divider. Then get a piece of wire a small screw driver or something like that. Then put in-between the end of the wire inside to release it. There are videos of this on CZcams but don't cut the wire!!!!!
This might help others. My 4x4 high light is also flashing. No Auto or 4x4 high but my 4x4 low is working.
Flash Code Description Action to Take
-Inoperative or Erratic System Errors. Complete Tests AA through DD.
1 Microprocessor RAM (Random Access Memory) access error. Replace Control Module.
2 Clutch connector or clutch coil has discontinuity. GO to Step FF1.
3 Front output speed sensor connector or internal circuitry of sensor has discontinuity. Go to Step EE1.
4 Rear output speed sensor connector or internal circuitry of sensor has discontinuity. Go to Step EE1.
5 Both front and rear speed sensor connectors and/or internal circuitry of sensors have discontinuity. Go to Step EE1.
6 Clutch and front sensor connectors and/or clutch coil and/or internal circuitry of sensor have discontinuity. First see Step FF1, then Step EE1.
7 Clutch and rear sensor connectors and/or clutch coil and/or internal circuitry of sensor have discontinuity. First see Step FF1, then Step EE1.
8 Clutch and both sensor connectors and/or clutch coil and/or internal circuitry of sensors have discontinuity. First see Step FF1, then Step EE1.
9 Mechanical problem that allows clutch plates to slip during clutch engagement (or faulty sensor output signal). First see Step FF1, then Step EE1.
10 Both Code 9 and Code 2. See action for Code 9.
11 Both Code 9 and Code 3. See action for Code 9.
12 Both Code 9 and Code 4. See action for Code 9.
13 Both Code 9 and Code 5. See action for Code 9.
14 Both Code 9 and Code 6. See action for Code 9.
15 Both Code 9 and Code 7. See action for Code 9.
16 Both Code 9 and Code 8. See action for Code 9.
Regeneration (Recovery) of Flash Codes
If the ignition is turned OFF and the code is lost, the ignition will have to be turned ON again to regenerate codes 1 through 8, if the condition or conditions still exist. To regenerate codes 9 through 16, the vehicle must be driven again.
when ford went to the vacuum, and electric 4x4 their dependability went in the shitter , should have stayed with the manual shifter. their electric shift motors are junk . but they are in the business to sell parts !!!
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Too much time on heat shield description. We know what a heat shell does, and what bolts are for.
Me no understand not talk to you long time?
OK, so you are saying that if the 4x4 light is flashing while the vehicle is driving, not parked, it means we have a transmission problem ? Your screen flash says "If your 4x4 light is flashing while driving you have a transmission problem"? 11:15
O2 4wd 4.6 EB @ 127K miles and even the same color. 4x4 high flashes regularly while driving. Can go in straight line in 4x4 but can't turn or it'll seemingly bind up. P1568 - speed control, P 0732 - trans gear 2 - false ratio, P 1270 - engine RPM or vehicle speed limiter reached, P 1826 - Trans transfer front speed sensor circuit failure. No check engine light. Can make it where the O/D light flashes and CHECK TRANSMISSION appears, but that's only if I don't give it steady throttle so when having RMP's go up say 2200 RPM's it shifts and then I get rmp's up to say 3000 it will most likely say CHECK TRANSMISSION. Other than being funky like that it seems really strong. Hope it's a sensor. What's my next step? :(