4X4 Display Lights

[philmx]

I am in the process of purcasing a 1997 Surf and whilst test driving it I noticed that when you pressed the button to select 4 wheel drive mode the lights on the dash started flashing and stayed flashing. Is this correct or is it indicating that 4-wheel drive mode has not been engaged?

I currently have a Mitsubishi Pejaro and you manually move the gear lever into 4 wheel drive mode but the dashboard lights flash until properly engaged.

I don't want to buy something that is already faulty so any advice would be appreciated.

cheers

Phil

[markwightman]

It means that 4WD hasn't engaged properly. Not necessarily a problem though. Mine does this quite often if I engage on the move. Engages properly if you slow down a bit.