Problem solved - I think! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I went out to the shop and raised the truck onto four stands (the battery had been disconnected for at least 30 min.). Then I gently tapped the vacuum actuators with a small hammer and thoroughly checked each electrical & vacuum connection. The first thing I noticed when the rear came off the ground was a distinctive 'thud' in the driveline. I then lifted and supported the front, re-connected the battery, and turned the key to the first position. The flashing 4WD indicator was gone. So I started the truck, clicked it into 'D' and gently gave it a bit of gas. It was definitely in 2WD. From there I switched back and forth between 2WD & 4WD at least 10 times, allowing the wheels to stop first and with the tranny in 'N'. It worked each time without fail. The center diff lock switch also works as before.

So my simplistic theory is that something was bound in the transfer case when I accidently nudged the lever into 'N' (while rolling in 'D').

What a relief! As long as the over-sand area is open tomorrow, the truck will finally get a chance to romp on the beach (no saltwater BS of course...).


Andreas