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Prado T\D 4wd lights in dash????

Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 17:24

jonboy

Hi
Can anyone help me please??
I have no 4wd lights on the dash

Is there a fuse some where?
Or do i have a problem?
It seems to be selecting 4wd ok
Has this happen to anyone else?
Its a 2004 Toyota Prado T/D Manual
Cheers Jon
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AnswerID: 197835   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 18:42

Member - Troll 81 (QLD) replied:

I thought the prado was full time 4x4 ? and the light will only come on when you go to low range or am I confusing this with a cruiser?

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AnswerID: 197836   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 18:49

AJs Prado replied:

The centre lock light should come on when you engage HL. Diesel/petrol shouldn't make a difference.

A couple of times though in mine have engaged HL and then had to drive for a short section 1-200m before seeing the lock up light. Once even further. I think the owner manual says something about short burst of acceleration to get it to lock. I know it does to release it. If it hasn't been use for a while, could just need a run to lock.

could also just be a dash light globe has blown?
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AnswerID: 197837   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 04, 2006 at 19:08

Member - Phil G (SA) replied:

The light only comes on when the centre diff has actually locked in. Someytimes you need to drive it a bit like AJ says.
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AnswerID: 197929   Submitted: Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 10:17

Shawsie (Bris) replied:

Phil G is right, the 4wd light will come on ONLY when the centre lock has encountered resistance hence locking. It's normally off.
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