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Question: 4x4 indicator light will not come on

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dodge04mike, 5.7L V8 HEMI, Chambersburg, PA, January 19, 2011, 05:38
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when i switch my truck into 4 wheel hi or lo the indicator light in the dash will not come on what do i need to do to fix this

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    Superbob January 19, 2011, 10:02
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    If the system works and you know it's in 4WD, but the light's not on, check the bulb. If the bulb's OK, check for power and ground at the bulb socket. That's the simple stuff, it gets more complicated from there.
    You may need to go to a 4WD shop or a GM specialist if you run out of ideas.
    Here's a directory link for you:
    http://repairpal.com/directory?address=17201&car_brand_na...

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    dodge04mike, January 19, 2011, 12:56
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    does it still take a bulb with a digital dash

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    CheesyID February 01, 2011, 19:42
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    My 2004 Ram 1500 just started having no indicator light either, but the 4WD works fine. The owners manual says nothing about lack of a light being a warning of any sort. There is a separate "SERVICE 4WD" light that warns of a problem. So, I think I am going to ignore the lack of a light.....

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