4Lo blinking?

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STEVE W.
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Sounds like an intermittent. That could be anything from a loose connection to a dirty switch in the 4X4 system. Probably the first thing I would try would be to find a patch of loose dirt or sand and switch it into and out of 4WD low a few times to cycle the switches and see if it cleans it up and stops the light flashing. Other than that it would require testing when the light is actually flashing to catch the problem.
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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 AT 10:05 AM
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Get this, started up 2010 4Runner Limited (140,000mi) and 3 warning lights came on. The check engine light, a flashing 4Lo light and VCS OFF indicator light. Took the 4Runner to Oreilly Auto Parts and they hooked up a Bosch Diagnostics Meter to the vehicle's multi-pin diagnostic cable to determine reason(s) for the 3 warning lights. The meter indicated "check gasoline tank filler cap". Sure enough the cap was loose. After tightening the cap all 3 warning lights went off.
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Thursday, October 10th, 2019 AT 10:54 AM
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STEVE W.
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Welcome to 2CarPros. That is a strange one, My guess is that the CEL was turned on by the large vacuum leak that would have set an EVAP code. Toyota likes to link systems together and when the CEL came on it would limit the 4WD so fuel cannot leak out of the "open" filler. Any change in the 4WD status or transmission will turn off the Stability Control.
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Thursday, October 10th, 2019 AT 1:24 PM
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I drive a Land Cruiser Prado 201. I have the 4lo on with check engine light blinking. The car did not start. Please what could be the problem?
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 5:06 AM
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STEVE W.
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The blinking check engine light means a failure that can damage the emissions system, usually it means a cylinder misfire code is stored. First thing to do would be to use a scan tool and read the codes that are turning on the lights then go from there.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 7:09 PM
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Hi Steve,

i have 2013 Sequoia. 4Lo blinking along with TRC and engine repair light on. I checked the code and the code is P0974 Shift Solenoid "A" Circuit high (S1 solenoid). I replaced the one solenoid. Some time the light gone but come back again and I am not able to have 4th gear while driving. Please let me know what could be the problem.
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Friday, July 2nd, 2021 AT 11:36 AM
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STEVE W.
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That is a circuit code showing an open circuit for that solenoid. As it returned I would suspect the wiring to it as the issue. A way to test it would be to go to the connector for the transmission and check the red wire on pin 8. If you use a test light connected to battery power and touch the pin on the transmission side it should ground through the solenoid and light. Then connect the light to a ground and back probe the same wire with it connected and see if it shows power while shifting. It's somewhat common for the connector to develop problems if they get any moisture in them.
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Friday, July 2nd, 2021 AT 7:26 PM
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ANDY MU
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Hello. I have this problem. ENGINE, SLIP and 4LO warning. When I scan, its show Code P0420 ( exhaust catalytic converter ). I already change the sensor cable both catalytic, but after few hours, the warning come again. Please help. :(
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Monday, August 2nd, 2021 AT 6:03 AM
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STEVE W.
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A P0420 is indicating the catalytic converter isn't working within proper range. If your scan tool can display live data you could look at both the front and rear O2 sensors and verify that by watching the rear sensors as the engine runs.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

This could set the lights off but it's more likely something in the ABS or traction control, which, depending on the scan tool you have it may not read those codes.
I would start with checking the converter for function then use a dealer level scan tool to see if there are any hidden codes.
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Monday, August 2nd, 2021 AT 9:12 AM

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