Hi I have a 2003 mit montero limited, On the dash their is a picture which is the REAR WHEEL DRIVE/4-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION INDICATOR LIGHT which indicates which setting the car is in, 2 wheel, 4 wheel etc. After I drive about 40 miles on the highway (not the city ) The CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK LIGHT starts flashing yellow. This prevents being able to change 2 to 4 wheel drive. After the car is turned off and restarted the light goes back to normal. I've preformed all the transmissin service, flushes etc. My mechanic says I need to replace the 4 sensors on the transfer case. But isn't 100% sure if this will fix the problem or not. The car has 80,000 miles on it. PLEASE HELP WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THE FLASHING LIGHT

 

I had a similar problem and a quick fix seems to be switching from 2 to 4 once a week just to exercise the mechanics/electricals. I drive only a short distance in 4WD (100ft) and its not come back on for quite a while! Good Luck!

 

I bought 2001 Montero, and having same problem, you have mentioned. Just curious, how did you resolve this issue. I will appreciate your response.

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As stated above, if the middle light is flashing. Stop, turn the ignition off and back on. The light will have reset; when you're somewhere safe, put the vehicle into 4WD and drive @ 100m or so and then back into 2WD on the fly.

I do this monthly or so and have not had any further issues with it. I put it down to simple lack of use of the 4WD system.

 

Some body was mentioning the contact points in the gear selector can't cause the lights to flash so he moves the gear selector across the full range of options about a hundred times...or something like that.

I agree, put it into four wheel drive once in awhile.

If all else fails...sensor time.

 

I have Mitsubishi - Nativa 2004 , the 4wd indicator flashes for about 15-25 minits and stops
the 4 wheel are the same and I changed the sensor for the same reson a year ago. Please advice.

 

Hello Everybody i have montero 2003 and i have the same problem with the center differential yellow light... and i just wanna make sure if i don't turn the car off and keep going there is any dangerous i asked my mecanic and said its not mechanical issue so you don't have to turn the car off is it right?

 

try replacing the "freewheel clutch solenoid". on the '02 its located under the airbox passenger side fenderwell. Takes about 10 mins. for the "02 the part number is MR430381, $125

 

Team, I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited with a whining rear differential. Fortunately these are carrier assemblies so in my understanding is is a remove and replace? In my search for a replacement is there any advice anyone can give me. Thanks so much.

 

Hello, I have the same problem can you help me please. Thanks.