On my 1996 Explorer, the 4wd and 4wd low indicators have started flashing. When I flip the switch to 4WD, the indicator does not come on, but I can hear the clicks and clunks associated with the transfer case, and I can hear the additional noise from the drivetrain. After a little while, both the 4wd and low lights start flashing irregularly. If I turn the engine off and then back on, the 4wd indicator will remain lit solidly. I beat the truck on snowy roads the other day in this condition and could not get the indicators to flash. Disengage 4wd, re-engage, and the symptoms reappear.
4WD low behaves similarly, only in this mode, if I turn the engine off and back on, the indicator will light correctly as in 4wd-auto, but then both indicators start flashing after a short distance.I've read the various posts in this newsgroup regarding hall sensors, and the switching motor...does this problem sound related?
It's scheduled to go into the dealer on Monday, but I'd like to have some helpful "suggestions" for them...
Thanks,
Cameron.