4WD Lamp/light

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Weird question, Do you guys have a lamp that comes on when the truck is in 4wd? I see it in the left side of the cluster (under mileage) but it doesn't light up when the cluster does it's check. Now, I assume the manual shift (lever) trucks do not light up but the electronic shifting (via a switch) trucks do light up.

Can anyone confirm this?
 
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Does anyone have a 4WD Ram?


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My 05 ram 4x4 has the light. Sometimes it comes on. I think it's just a bad switch. If I'm driving in 4high, it will flicker on bumps sometimes. My truck has a manual shift transfer case.
 
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Can you check and see if it lights up when you cycle your key. Mine doesn't at all which doesn't sound quite right.
 

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Weird question, Do you guys have a lamp that comes on when the truck is in 4wd? I see it in the left side of the cluster (under mileage) but it doesn't light up when the cluster does it's check. Now, I assume the manual shift (lever) trucks do not light up but the electronic shifting (via a switch) trucks do light up.

Can anyone confirm this?
My 2012 has a light for auto 4WD and 4WD. But given the generational difference that probably doesn't scratch your itch. :hahano:
 

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It doesn't come on when I start the truck or turn the truck on. Only when I actually put it in 4wd.
 

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I have an 05 quad cab 4x4 with a manual t-case. It never comes on for me.
 

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I have an 06 with electric 4wd and it only comes on when I put it in 4x4
 

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When its put in 4Hi the light comes on, have never really shut the Truck off when in 4 so I can only assume it will still be there if I'm in 4 and have shut off the truck and restart.. Have manual floor shift and never looked to see if it flashes thru the light when cycling the key in 2wd i don't beleive so just like the trans temp light I have never seen which is a good thing. I know you didn't ask but there are a couple ways to check if the 4x4 system (shafts engaging) is working. I don't like to use the word 4x4 because they don't make an LSD for the front C205 so that makes me a true 3x4, still looking for the Decal...LOL. Hope the replies helped!
 
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I'm pretty sure the 4X4 is working. My question was more geared towards the light which comes on when in 4X4. The light (if it works) should illuminate when cycling the key. It is the cluster's way of doing a self check. I was saying that mine doesn't even illuminate when the cluster does it's self check. I was wondering if anyone else's does...
 

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i'll double check this Morning on fire-up to work!
 

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Nope, That Light sits with the OD/Off light and both Illuminate only when Used and no check in that Box under Mileage 267840 or under the PRND light area either. All other Lights left and right side and center upper and lower areas do a check on the Key. I can assume that the Manual set-up like mine the Light only comes on when 4x4 engaged as well as the shorting button to the Trans for the Tow/Haul (OD off/On) which makes sense.
 
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So it sounds like my bulb is burned out or the switch(?) isn't making a connection...
 
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