I love that term "WAG" - but I think the folks here are giving something more than a guess - more educated guesses but guesses nonetheless.


I have the same year and model. Before you go and spend cash, I would try everything you can find on this forum. Guys here know there S!@#!#@!. When this happened to me, I did the steering wheel bit and eventually pulled the battery cables and the steering bit again and it worked - no more 4x4 light. No harm in doing these things. It only take s few minutes of your time.

Find a good indy in your area and they should charge no more thean $80 to read the codes and clear them.

I'll look in my repair manual and see if I can find anything and will get back to you.

Good luck.