Nissan Frontier stuck in 4HI with flashing indicator

[@JorgeGarcia-mb7os]

Thank you for making this video. I was stuck in Nicaragua, with a rental vehicle and this video helped me fix the problem. Many Thanks…

[@Korbix824]

Thank God for people like you man just woke up to this problem otw to school and this video averted my crisis

[@desertdudechannel]

Thanks brother means a lot! Glad it worked!!

[@inquisitive1911]

Took us 3 times reversing back and forth and then it finally went into 2WD. Thank you very much!! Love from Scotland, ❤X ...

[@desertdudechannel]

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[@deathhulk92]

Took me a couple tries but that did manage to do it, the only extra step I did was while going in reverse I had to hit the brakes pretty hard but once it jerked it then it stoped flashing. Thank you sir for your help don't know what I would do without KZbin and people like you

[@desertdudechannel]

Well that works too. I’m glad you were able to fix it. Thanks for the comment and for sharing your solution.

[@dakotacrawford1504]

Thank you!!! My young child put the truck in 4 wheel drive and I didn’t know and started driving. I was freaking out and this video helped fix the issue. I am very grateful for this content. Thanks again

[@desertdudechannel]

Glad it worked for you!

[@joeciamp1321]

Sitting in my driveway at 1 in the morning trying to figure it out and I watched your video. Perfect, thank you

[@desertdudechannel]

Glad I could help!! Thanks !

[@kevinsproule2982]

I'm a new truck owner and had no idea why it was blinking, thank you

[@desertdudechannel]

No problem man! Enjoy the truck!

[@joseguzman1257]

This video is amazing I been all day trying to figure out the problem till I saw this guy ! Thank you

[@desertdudechannel]

Thank you!!

[@kylecormier9930]

Thanks for the info, I did the same thing that probably a lot of other people do and I drove a little too fast and four-wheel high. The trick you gave was super simple and save me a trip to the dealer

[@desertdudechannel]

Glad it helped you!

[@bradrouse2386]

Mate. You've just lifted a weight off my shoulders, thank you for this video, fixed it because of this ❤

[@desertdudechannel]

Awesome glad it helped!!

[@WeiranYe]

Very clear instructions and live demo! Took me a couple times but it finally worked. Thank you so much!!!

[@desertdudechannel]

Awesome man glad it worked for you!

[@adavis89]

Thanks man! I just took a 2016 Frontier for a test drive and I was wondering why that was flashing when I switched it from 4WD to 2WD. Good to know that it's normal!

[@desertdudechannel]

Haha yeah that means it’s still in 4WD!

[@zizulry]

Omg thank you!!!!! I was about to take this truck to the dealer!!!!! Who knows how much $$$$$ you saved me!!!

[@desertdudechannel]

That’s the whole idea!! Save $$$$ by subscribing to my channel! Thanks!

[@zizulry]

@@desertdudechannel I just inherited this truck too, and I had switched it into 4H because it snowed, and it wouldn't go back to 2D once the roads dried up. The indicator would just flash forever when i tried to change it. I was like my deceased loved one is playing a trick on me from beyond the grave, making me spend how much at the dealer?! I was afraid I blew the whole transfer case!!!!!!

[@desertdudechannel]

@zizulry haha I’m glad you got it figured out!!! Enjoy the truck!

[@orangefield01]

Just got my first truck, was so worried, thank you for the tutorial

[@desertdudechannel]

Congratulations it’s a great truck! It’s Absolutely flawless! Thanks for watching!

[@kennybraverman9719]

Just tried this and it worked. The only way I have been able to get out of 4hi in the past was to turn sharp.

[@desertdudechannel]

That works too!

[@Kulgsandhu]

Thank you for this video.we got stuck on the highway and your video helped us..thank you heaps.

[@desertdudechannel]

Glad it worked for you!

[@Princedrummaboi]

this worked for something that i thought was a trransmission problem! PHENOMENAL

[@desertdudechannel]

I hear you !! Thanks for the feedback!!

[@redneckbr8693]

Thank you for your video. I too had the same problem as you and I followed your steps and they were very precise and I got out of four-wheel drive even for a drunk person like me you did very well thank you

[@desertdudechannel]

Hahaha thanks for sharing that !

[@seahawks366]

Thank you so much man couldn’t figure out how to get it out of the blinking four-wheel-drive and it worked right away what you said to do putting it in reverse thank you

[@desertdudechannel]

Great man thanks for the feedback!

[@kenny9147]

Aye bro this video is still helping people in 2022 😃man you helped me out

[@desertdudechannel]

Awesome dude

[@basimjuma2751]

Thanks a lot, it worked with my car Nissan patrol 2015, i was stuck with the same problem… thank you again

[@desertdudechannel]

Great!

[@jaimebarroga8980]

It works bro!!! Thank you so much! This video is 100% helpful and save my time👍

[@desertdudechannel]

Awesome thank you!

[@itsdimitriymedvedyev]

My Xterra does that sometimes. All I do is just drive forward normally for like 10-15 seconds then brake a little for like 4 seconds, let go of the brakes, accelerate for 2 seconds, and after that, it goes back to 2wd.

[@desertdudechannel]

Yep that works too. A little blip of the throttle and a brake.

[@AK-ky3ou]

What oils are you changing that has to do with 4wd?

[@desertdudechannel]

The transfer case is the only one. It makes a huge difference in how 4WD activates!

[@bribri1657]

I had that same issue with mine and reverse fixed it like you said. Mine is a 19' frontier King cab SV 4x4 with the V6 and 25,000mi. Mine seems to not have the mpg like yours it only has trip A and B. Did some of these not have MPG reading?

[@desertdudechannel]

Yeah I don’t think the sv trim has the mpg reading. I have a 2010 SE king cab 4x4 and it does not have the mpg option unfortunately. I don’t know why they left it off.

[@PolarBearMan33]

Hey man thank you! I've been having a little bit of an issue with my 2009 Nissan Armada and this worked! I couldn't pin it down but now your video shows me exactly what I needed to do was give it more gas

[@desertdudechannel]

Hey thanks man I appreciate the feedback! I’m glad it worked for you!!

[@MountainsideMusicMendon]

Thanks! I’m a broke single mom and thought I was going to have to take it to the shop. Whew!

[@desertdudechannel]

Glad you found the video first!!! Saved money for sure. They would’ve tried to sell you something!!

[@earlviney5212]

You have to use your 4 wheel frequently. The lubrication needs to get into the gears. The old saying if you don't use it you'll lose it.

[@desertdudechannel]

Also use fresh oil !

[@jasongray1454]

Man that helped a ton, thanks. Thought I was going to have to put it in the shop.

[@seahawks366]

Same man I thought something broken was gonna cost me a bunch of money

[@desertdudechannel]

Haha that’s why I made the video!

[@feyrbrand7]

Thank you for this very helpful walkthrough!

[@bashantaylor7158]

Hello My name is BaShan Taylor my 2012 nissan pathfinder. I changed the transfer case actuator and sensors. Then the magic D fluid. I not to long before changed the relay fuse,three months four. The 4lo light will not engage into two wheel drive. I need to drive it to get it inspection sticker on the car,with out it bungle in reverse when I try to back up to park,the back wheels. Please do you have idea. Thanks.

[@desertdudechannel]

Do you have a ABS yellow indicator light on the dashboard?

[@rahulrane1658]

This truck is a monster. I love my beast. Good job by the way

[@desertdudechannel]

It’s still a very competitive truck in 2022!!

[@rahulrane1658]

@@desertdudechannel Absolutely these things are built rock solid. The torque delivery is so fantastic. As you rightly said, even competitive today.

[@desertdudechannel]

The torque is absolutely amazing even from 0-125 mph. It pulls hard in every gear especially 2nd and 3rd gear. I test drove the 3.8 but it’s not better that’s for sure. But if Nissan gives me a free truck to test out I’d be glad to drive it.

[@johnnyreb9398]

4 lo is pretty bad ass in these things and it would be even nicer to have a pro4x with a rear locker. If you get that belly off the ground another couple inches and decent tires it's going to go just about anywhere.

[@desertdudechannel]

I do need a belly lift on my truck for sure

[@frankiefernandez5252]

Worked on the 2nd attempt in Reverse !.... Thanks

[@Dragonicwarfare]

Dude thank you so much. It helped a lot, the way i fixed it was the way you said so thanks.

[@desertdudechannel]

Cool No problem dude !

[@FeedZilla]

This helped a ton, thanks man! Keep up the great work!

[@desertdudechannel]

Awesome thanks !

[@robhi3518]

Hey Mate. I've got a Nissan Navara d22 , just on highway me 4x4 symbol on dashboard come on and off and on and off....basically a few minutes...now it's stays on. Have you got a clue why it is doing it? Cheers Rob

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

my frontier has a diff lock switch beside the heated seat switch. what is that for and how do you use it

[@desertdudechannel]

Flip the switch on and then put it in 4LO. It just locks the back wheels so they don’t spin. You really don’t need it unless 2 or 3 of your wheels are in the air over an obstacle. It’s not really for off-roading besides that. It doesn’t help you go faster or get unstuck in sand or mud.

[@petermenage908]

Thank you so much!!! Glad I didn’t need to take my Xterra to the shop

[@desertdudechannel]

You bet! Same here I saved a trip to the shop and I passed the knowledge on to you! Thanks for watching

[@davidrichey6890]

My 2007 Xterra is stuck in 4 hi. The indicator will not stop blinking. I’ve tried this and other methods. Any ideas?

[@desertdudechannel]

Maybe try changing the transfer case oil.

[@johnnyreb9398]

For some reason these seem to be finicky when you treat it like one you have to stop and switch into 4×4 it switches right in and out almost immediately every time if you are moving along at a little speed don't have to be going even 15 for it to work but like you already showed if it flashes a little while it instantly comes out as soon as it hits reverse. I know if you are used to a different style of 4×4 it may be hard to just reach over and flip a switch into 4 while moving but that's exactly what it's designed to do and tells you to do if you haven't read the manual or the little 4×4 operation card in the truck you are supposed to just reach over and flip it on and off on the move as long as you are under 60mph and put it in neutral to go into and out of 4lo.

[@robertnovak518]

Yes! That was so simple! Thank you so much. Good bless you brother!

[@desertdudechannel]

Thanks blessings to you too as well

[@lonestar6445]

Does the same truck work with the manual? Mines has same issue

[@desertdudechannel]

Im sure it does!!!

[@lonestar6445]

@@desertdudechannel worked a treat. Was scrapping myself over crazy expensive bill. Cheers 👍

[@desertdudechannel]

Save your hard earned money!!

[@apitakkered]

HELP...........I have a 2012 Nissan Navara D40 dual cab ute and my problem is i put it in to drive it changes from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and thats as far as it will go it wont change to 4th even when I swap to manual change it still wont change gear I'm hoping it needs a oil refill otherwise I dread to think anything else with the gearbox. Any ideas boys that anyone has had that problem themselves.

[@desertdudechannel]

Hey I feel your pain and I’m afraid of the worst for your Ute. I would first drain the oil out of the transmission and look for metal filing. It sounds like your transmission may be on its last life and may need to be rebuilt by a transmission specialist.

[@Messingwiththejohnsons]

Not working for me, I have a manual, wonder if that is a difference.

[@desertdudechannel]

Pop the clutch to give it a good jerk

[@lukekahle207]

Worked on my 2012 pathfinder, good trick

[@desertdudechannel]

Awesome!

[@gersonhernandez561]

I would like to know what is the reason why the 4x4 is stuck? because that happens to me in my car and I want to know why that happens

[@desertdudechannel]

I’m guessing there’s a lot of weight on the transfer case. Maybe that’s not the right word but there’s a big load still on it is released by going backwards to unload it.

[@abadaheem]

What if it makes a rattling noise to try and go back into 2WD. I made the mistake by switching 4Hi to 2WD while driving and now I can’t move when I put it in 2WD.

[@desertdudechannel]

How fast were you going? It should be fine unless you were going over 60mph. I find it better to switch to 4WD with my foot off the gas pedal even if I’m doing about 20-30 mph

[@abadaheem]

@@desertdudechannel wasn’t going too fast. Maybe like 40 KMH or less.

[@desertdudechannel]

Sounds like the transfer case is caught up somehow. Try driving backwards for a good while and then go forward to see if it unbinds

[@dusty8261]

My ATP light wont shut off..... is that something i can fix?

[@desertdudechannel]

If the ATP light is on, this indicates that’s the automatic transmission P(PARK) position will not function and the transfer case is in neutral. When parking, always make sure that the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates and the parking brake is set. Failure to engage the transfer position in 2WD, 4H or 4LO could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting in serious personal injury or property damage. Shift the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP warning light when the shifter is in the P position and the ATP light is on. (Before shifting the 4WD switch into the 4LO position, move the shifter into the N position once, shift into P again and make sure the ATP light is off.)

[@matthewmorgan7376]

When i put my truck into N and switch it to 4H and start to go for some reason its very hard for me to turn my wheel is there a reason for that

[@desertdudechannel]

Yes that’s normal because the 4x4 makes it hard to turn since the front wheels are acting like the back wheels. I definitely don’t do sharp turns in 4HI or 4LO.

[@matthewmorgan7376]

@desertdudeoverland ok awesome thank you for letting me know. I wasn't sure if there was something wrong with my 4wd

[@adrianasantana11]

This came in handy today 😅 thank you so much !!!

[@desertdudechannel]

Awesome Thanks for the feedback!

[@jacquelinealicea9830]

Will this also work on a ikia

[@desertdudechannel]

It probably will. I haven’t tried but I think all 4x4 works the same

[@hankhill5622]

Mine does the same, I pull up for a few feet then back up a couple feet and it turns off. My papas Tacoma was the worse about this, I put it in 4HI one day and couldn’t get it out.

[@desertdudechannel]

Yeah I’ve seen vehicles get stuck before in 4HI

[@chikilin9275]

Thanks a lot for the video ❤👍bog help for me

[@AK-ky3ou]

I’ve had this happen, thanks for the help

[@desertdudechannel]

✌️

[@derekbyrd689]

Great advice, it help out loads .

[@desertdudechannel]

Thanks for watching man

[@chrisinutahpagano6774]

Putting it in neutral or reverse is often the case to solve the problem. Had 2006 R51(?) it happens! It's the way to go on anything with a lever for 4x4 engagement as well, put in reverse and drive 10 feet or so and back to drive

[@desertdudechannel]

Yep! R51 Nissan ?

[@itsdimitriymedvedyev]

@@desertdudechannel r51 is pathfinder

[@markandrews4818]

Also works for my 2012 Titan Pro 4 X

[@desertdudechannel]

Good to know!!!

[@winboxqrlicak4947]

thanks so much,very helpful,its just happen to me

[@ambermccune7803]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEO!!! IT WORKED!!!!❤

[@desertdudechannel]

You're welcome!

[@wilperroreyes7390]

What will happen if i do drive on the freeway without noticing

[@desertdudechannel]

It won’t hurt it. I’ve done that 100 times.

[@wilperroreyes7390]

@@desertdudechannel well i did it by the time i exited freeway there was a horrendous smell and the truck was struggling to go forward while turning making a binding sound i was able to take it off 4x4 mode but now idk if ill ever be able to put it back in 4x4

[@desertdudechannel]

Change the transfer case oil. If there’s metal chunks in it you’ll know you have a problem!

[@desertdudechannel]

The truck does not turn well in the street in 4x4 I don’t think you damaged anything. That’s normal. The smell could be from your brake?

[@wilperroreyes7390]

@@desertdudechannel thanks for the tip ill do that

[@abemontes2518]

My 2011 frontier feels like it's stuck on 4x4. The light turns off fine but I feel it heavy and I also hear a strange sound when driving. It's driving me crazy man. This happened after I used my 4h for like 20 minutes going home from work after some snow and ice then turned off when I parked home. After a day or so it started making a weird noise and felt tight like when 4h is engaged. I don't know man.

[@desertdudechannel]

How long has it been since you changed the transfer case oil? Maybe it’s literally frozen and won’t unlock.

[@abemontes2518]

@@desertdudechannel I never have. I bought this vehicle in June 2020. Never had problems with the 4x4 until this weekend. The 4wd light is off but it feels somewhat tight and the noise like when 4x4 is engaged.

[@desertdudechannel]

Did you try turning it back on to verify it’s still stuck? I’ve had mine get stuck in 4HI but the light never turns off unless the front wheels are unlocked. I would change the oil in the transfer case.

[@abemontes2518]

@@desertdudechannel I believe that the noise might be from the drive shaft bearing or something, I don't know. I'm taking it to the shop on Friday. The truck has extended warranty. I hope that they fix it man. I usually take it to my mechanic which honors the warranty. The dealership always wants to charge me for stuff that I don't want and gives me the run around if you know what I mean.

[@desertdudechannel]

Yeah the dealer will want to replace everything that makes them more money. Hopefully it’s a simple fix man.

[@rogerwx]

what i meant was is any fluid change needed for replacing transfer case

[@desertdudechannel]

I usually change it every 10,000 miles.

[@lancerobertson1672]

Thanks buddy I did what you said and it worked great - thanks again

[@desertdudechannel]

Great man thanks for the Feedback!

[@juniorguillomette2793]

Didn’t work for my truck unfortunately 😢

[@rogerwx]

thanks need oil change??????????????????

[@chuefingyang2651]

Thanks man!! Rock/jerk in reverse!

[@desertdudechannel]

That’s how to do it!!

[@ronaldreyes6805]

Absolutely helped thank you

[@strongarm328]

Absolute life saver

[@raphaelayikwei3904]

Wonderful 🎊 🎉. It worked. Thanks

[@russgerner5654]

Thanks it worked like a charm!

[@oscarq180sx]

I put in drive and it stopped blinking. Thanks for the video

[@desertdudechannel]

You’re welcome!

[@jamescross6476]

I love you rn for this

[@imambaron7165]

Thankyou Brother 🙏🏼

[@cmt2139]

Thanks, that's great Keep up the great work

[@desertdudechannel]

Thanks mate

[@azharrosli9224]

THANK U SIR..SOLVE PROBLEM..

[@desertdudechannel]

👍🏿👏

[@matthewporter4761]

It worked on my 2019 … thanks

[@desertdudechannel]

Great!

[@MasterFeja]

You’re a god send my dude!

[@desertdudechannel]

Thanks bro!

[@salvator4599]

Thanks for explaining

[@desertdudechannel]

You’re welcome!

[@marvinreynolds5059]

Thanks this helped me out

[@desertdudechannel]

Cool man thanks for coming to my channel!

[@harleykincaid8360]

The light on the dash is not flashing

[@desertdudechannel]

Someone commented asking for help because their light was flashing. I answered it in the video.

[@BrendonKing-f8c]

Absolute legend

[@mychipsnow]

Thank you this helped!

[@desertdudechannel]

Thanks !

[@jonathanharris9261]

Very helpful thank you!

[@desertdudechannel]

Great !!

[@ser7566]

You are literally a fucking god 🔥🔥🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻thank you I usually ask my dad but sometimes you gotta grow up 🥲🥳🥳🔥🔥🔥

[@desertdudechannel]

That’s for sure haha!

[@Blend-24]

On mine I run up to about 15/20 mph and let off gas

[@desertdudechannel]

Yeah that’s a great option too! Blip the throttle, let off and turn the knob back to 2WD.

[@summermunoz9683]

Thank you so much

[@desertdudechannel]

You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@NeverGiveUp-yt5nl]

Does the same apply to Nissan Titan?

[@desertdudechannel]

Yes most likely all vehicles

[@georgepompura3571]

Still won’t work for me

[@desertdudechannel]

Try harder ?

[@georgepompura3571]

Thanks, didn’t think of that.

[@desertdudechannel]

Sometimes you have to literally jerk it in reverse harder than other times.

[@valerieeure1635]

Yor are a life sayer ⚡️

[@desertdudechannel]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@Usefulinformationbarnone]

Good stuff it worked!!

[@mbarkabessir8822]

I have the ma manuel gear

[@sekekamawow5386]

I always just roll forward and it switches back to 2wd

[@desertdudechannel]

Mine works so well now that I changed the oils I can shift on the fly and it switches right out as shown in the video

[@oscargonzalez7280]

Thank you works for me I have Nissan Frontier 2011.

[@trhenryvlogs9638]

This is a great video, but I’m more amazed that you’re getting 20 mpg?! I can’t get my frontier over 16.5.

[@desertdudechannel]

Been getting up to 24mpg. Combined 19-20 !!! Tire selection is key. Hankooks weigh 38 lbs. Most mud tires like ko2 weigh 50 or more lbs

[@williamdaniel74]

@@desertdudechannel I get 20 in mine also

[@jaidensanchez1225]

You da saved my life

[@guzquils977]

What if,its flashing but not engaging?

[@desertdudechannel]

Were you on a flat surface ?

[@richardetienne6448]

🤝🤝🤝Thank's just work for me

[@cvzphotography]

Thanks!

[@earlviney5212]

Thanks man .

[@Josiiiah-]

Worked for me bro

[@desertdudechannel]

Great! Glad to hear it !