
I am a recent owner of a 1996 Montero S that I bought for 800 bucks with 229k miles. It runs surprisingly great but lacks a working AC compressor and worn break pads. I recently ran into an issue where when I come out of 4Low or 4High to 2wd the front two wheels will blink on the dash and they will not stop. I noticed right after I switched to 2wd, it still felt like 4wd because I could tell on the turns but after a few minutes of driving it no longer had symptons of 4wd. The lights are still blinking though. I have tried backing up, switching from 4high to 2wd while moving and still. I have seem many threads like this but my question is, Can I keep driving like this with no harm and still have a functioning 4wd system regardless of these lights blinking? It seems like after I switch to 2wd it eventually switches over from 4wd. I am new to the four wheel drive system so I am trying to get a clear view.
On the other hand, when I am in 4WD the lights are solid and bold, no blinking. I am guessing it is working properly.
PS: I went up a bridge in 2wd and the lights were blinking very fast and faintly like they were trying to turn off.
I have read many threads but I get a little confused because I am new, thank you for the help.
Jake