Q: Service 4 wheel drive light is on

asked by on February 09, 2017

The light for service 4 wheel drive e keeps coming on and off

My car has 155340 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Hi there. A faulty solenoid or motor on the transfer case, an inoperative front differential actuator, or simply a bad switch could all cause the 4WD light to illuminate on your dash. It’s a good idea to have an inspection of the four wheel drive system by a professional mobile mechanic at your location to determine the source of the problem and recommend a solution.

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