#1998 4runner dashlights black full#
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The transfer case actuator motor and switchįast forward a few decades and, enter the Actuator. Let’s look at a few of the usual suspects. What was wrong? His 4WD failed to engage properly! But why? Low and behold the 4-wheel drive light was just flashing on his dashboard. He then signaled to me to come have a look since his truck was behaving rather strangely.

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Now, the reason I thought this was odd was that his 4WD was well-kitted with a full suspension, tires, lockers, etc. Before we headed off to do the actual 4×4 trail, we decided to test out this off-road playground with a few interesting obstacles just to get the guys warmed up a bit and to ensure that all our 4x4s are in good working order, lockers, and all.Įverything was going fine until one mate’s very capable 4×4 failed to clear an obstacle that I had cruised over with ease. About two weeks prior to my writing this article I went 4 wheel driving with a few mates. Why My 4-Wheel Drive light blinks but won’t Engage 4 Wheel Drive Light Blinking & Not Engagingįirst, let me relate a quick personal experience. 4 Wheel Drive Flashing on your Dodge Ram?.What does the 4WD light on the Dashboard signal?.Why My 4-Wheel Drive light blinks but won’t Engage.This is really hard to tell, and I am very happy that my 95 has so much simpler logic - so much less to go wrong. The worse case scenario is that the electronic board in the box is going bad, but may be also some old connectors got loose or rusted. Try to knock on the plastic box or wiggle wires behind - it may help or may notit. Internal guts of Body ECU and logic is not published (similar to other ECUs in truck) so it is difficult to find what's wrong. There are whole bunch of plugs and wires going in there. That's like frickem Mission Control in Huston.Īnyway 1st Gen Tacoma has the BODY ECU integrated with JB/1 - the big junction box under the dash on the left side (where the cabin fuses are). Now in more modern cars the Body ECU does much even more automation and checks. In 95 models it started as an 'Integration relay' annoying 'key in the ignition ding', 'lights on buzzer' and 'click it or ticket' ding.

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Some are like a key in the ignition ding, seat belt reminder ding, switching off headlights after you leave the car, dimming in interior lights after you settle in, chirp horn after remote locking, door locking, windows operation etc. The BODY ECU is controlling some functions of the 'body ' of the truck. Thank you.Ĭlick to expand.I'm sorry for the 'shortcut'. I drive to work in the dark and don’t leave my office until dark so this is a real issue. The issue came just a week after I reattached the cable.

A few weeks before the issue, I accidentally forgot to tighten the battery hold down and it caused the ground cable to tear off of the truck’s frame.

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Stereo, speakers, and alarm system are after market, but were installed by a professional months before this issue began.

Now, headlights remain on unless manually shut off.

Before the dash/tail issue, headlights used to shut off on their own after I turned off and locked the truck.

Examples are certain lights/window not working unless they’re tapped.

I’m not the original owner, I’ve had it 6mo and have had a few strange electrical issues before.

I am still learning about cars and making some silly mistakes, so here are some things to consider that may help:

I am unsure if the rear plate light work or not, I will check later because I am out of town. I checked the TAIL fuse and relay, both looked fine but I replaced them for good measure. Brake lights, blinkers, and headlights work fine. Then I noticed my tail lights were out too. A couple weeks ago I noticed my dash lights didn’t work.