manual says it blinks when trying to go into 4wd during slipping tires.. doesn't say anythng about blinking when going the other way. i'd say you're in no danger of any failure, just some kinda brain fart in the indicator sensor circuit . If it repeats you might want to troubleshoot.

 

I have found a couple of remotely related problems involving the front differential actuator. Any one have any thoughts?

 

ive had that issue with a mitsubishi Montero sport once. it happened to me maybe twice.
I guess it happens once in a blue moon

 

the indicator light will flash if the 4Hi does not fully / properly engage or diengage. for disengagement issues stop moving, the keep your wheels straight and drive slowly at a constant speed that should diengage the 4wd. You may need to push the switch on and off again once you are moving to disengage. happens to me on an occasional basis when on hard pavement.

 

Drive in a straight line, go slow, and preferably down a slight incline. You want everyting in the drive line to be "loose", i.e., no binding and little or no torque. Soon as everything frees up, the 4wd should disengage.

 

i have heard that you have to let the vehicle
"relax" when going in and out of 4x4.
put into neutral and let off of the brake. then
push the button. happens to me going into 4bi if
i don't relax it. yspert

 

I have determined it is the front actuator sticking, any one had to replace one?

 

I have a blinking 4wd drive light on my 2004 toyota tundra limited. I used the 4wd a week ago but since then it just blinks. I checked my manual and it said to check the fuse: OK; check the center control panel button resistance: OK, check the actuator assembly: no noise when the button is pushed. I replaced the actuator and now I hear a noise/motion when the button is pushed but the light is still blinking. Im not sure if it engaging the axle or not. Im headed to the local dealer to ask some questions.
paul