4WD indicator light!

[chicago]

Hey bretheren,
Went out wheeling down the street in the old quarry...My 4WD indicator light wouldnt go off.
It was back in high, hubs un locked the push button was in the correct position (off). I had to drive it a couple of miles before it went out. I tried reversing, re-engaging and I couldnt make it go off.
Is this the switch going? Can I drive with it ON and not do any damage? I didnt hear any grinding of any sorts...Im stumped. I just drained and re-filled the t case fluids with 89-90 valvoline gear oil.
I did run a search, and I couldnt find any posts with anyone having a similar problem.

Thanks,

Chicago

 

[Labsnducks]

4 wd Light

Try this post, https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=88838
This post will also refer you to an earlier post.

I hope this helps.......

 

[chicago]

Thanks labsandducks...It helped quite a bit. At least I know now where to look for trouble.

Thanks,

Chicago

 

[Waggoner5]

With the hubs unlocked, and the transfer in 2wd, the front shaft should not turn. If it doesn't, the switch is sticking, if it does, something is wrong with the tcase.

 

[JBBenson]

With the hubs unlocked, and the transfer in 2wd, the front shaft should not turn. If it doesn't, the switch is sticking, if it does, something is wrong with the tcase.

You mean "..and the transfer in 4WD", right?

 

[Wile E Coyote]

No........if the front shaft ISN'T turning while in 4wd, you've gota a problem.

 

[JBBenson]

Sorry, I was thinking of turning the driveshaft by hand, while the truck is parked.

 

[Waggoner5]

No........if the front shaft ISN'T turning while in 4wd, you've gota a problem.

Same thing. The front shaft should not turn while underway. By hand it should turn. Should have made that clearer.