Lexus LX570 Center Diff Lock Light Blinking 😢

Have not engaged the center lock in probably years. Upon trying it the first time in 2024, it will not disengage no matter what I try. Eventually the problem resolved itself - see how.
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[@andresd9146]

Perfect timing for this video. My 2010 LX with 176k miles just started doing this but also came off by itself. I’ll definitely try exercising the diff lock on/off to make sure it works properly. Thanks

[@wy3492]

Thank you again for all your helpfull video's. I have the same LX. I appreciate your clear explanations🙏

[@omgautos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@2URLex]

Just got back from a test drive with a 2015 lx and we had this light flashing. I figured it was something of this nature was it sat for a bit and the system was probably cold. I do recall old Toyota/Lexus owners manual saying it’s good to cycle and drive with the diff on for a bit at low speeds. Your video is highly informative.

[@BoricPasha]

First you fixed my rear liftgate struts now the blinking center diff light. Thanks!!

[@MrVanFosson]

Just using it once and while will solve the problem. Its a good excuse get up the hills and have a little fun.

[@omgautos]

Yep. I’m pretty good about flipping on the 4L, but don’t recall ever hitting the diff lock button.

[@MrVanFosson]

some deep snow@@omgautos @basecamp_570

[@JamiuSikiruidowu]

What about if the light stays on , on vehicle, the 4by4 light? What can be done

[@huntern243]

I was able to get it to come out of the fast flashing by gunning while turning hard at parking lot speeds. It turned to a slow flashing. Then when i restarted and it went away. Still trying to exercise the diff. Cant bring myself to drive it normally if its flashing but it definitely disengaged with the sharp turn and a little gas. Hope this helps yall. Going back and forth did not help me.

[@BradleyJokerst]

I have the same issue. It only happens when the ambient temps are around 65 and lower. If I drive down the road about a mile and let the car warm up, shut it off and turn it back on it goes away. Every time.

[@MarkFeferman]

It’s humidity/moisture. It has nothing to do with ‘exercising’ it other than the heat temporarily gets rid of the moisture which allows the POST to succeed. I saw a video of the actuator being repaired. It’s a job. :(.

[@madisonreb4964]

I always work mine on a dirt or gravel road every couple weeks.

[@Cycletroll]

I sure hope you didn't torch your Center differential! If you drove it with it locked on the highway at highway speeds it might be trashed.

[@omgautos]

purring like a kitten 👌

[@saadalajmi8420]

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