How do I get the 4wd system either in or out of kimbo?

2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
135,000 MILES
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CASEMAN13
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Snowy morning; depressed 4wd button like I have many times before in snow - indicator lights just blink - never gets totally engaged, and can't get it out either - seems like a solenoid or linkage issue? I have checked 4wd fuse, driven car forwards, backwards, nothing seems to shift system in or out of 4wd - have depressed and released the 4wd button many times - system indicator lights still blinking....Linkage or electrical reset?
Oct 29, 2011 at 4:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to see if there is power to the 4wd actuator on the transfer case. If there is power, remove the actuator and check for operation.
Nov 1, 2011 at 4:56 PM
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