as i've said in some of my previous posts- i'm not only new to the site, but also to my ram.

shes 4wd- but i don't seem to have an indicator light that tells me when it kicks in? i've checked my manual, and i don't see one where it labels the lights either.

obviously you can feel when you're in 4wd, but i'm curious because everyone else i know even with older models has a light on the dash

 

Which 4wd lever do you have? The turn button, or the floor shifter? The floor shifters might not have the light. My truck has the light with the turn dial.
If you have the light aimed just right at the dash, can you see what all light options you should have? If so, see if you have one that says 4wd.

 

its on the floor- but 3 other trucks i've seen have an indicator light with it on the floor as well?

i've got a 4wd service light i believe....

or maybe i'm an idiot and the 4wd is on its own and the service light is separate. either way, neither have come on when i'm in 4wd.

ugh like i said i've only just gotten this truck, drove it about 2 weeks, and now its in the shop, so we havent had time to really get to know eachother yet

 

I've got a light on the dash on my '04, used 4 wheel drive extensively today as a matter of fact, amber letters spell out 4WD under the gauges...

 

well i know my engine light and check gauges lights sure as hell work- lol- they were burnin bright for me last week.

if i in fact do have one that is not working- is it as simple as replacing a fuse?

 

4WD light is activated by a vacuum switch located by the mechanical lever on the transfer case, also controls the axle disconnect. I hate to tell you this, but I think you've got transfer case issues as well.
And I've just confirmed that the '05s DO have an indicator light...

 

.....fabulous.


this dealership is realllllllllllly gonna hear it from me if I'm seriously having this many issues straight out the gate.

 

my 03 has the indicator light

 

Have them check that too while the engines being repaired. Might look into seeing if they have another Dodge, that one sounds like it's gonna be trouble!!!

 

i just bought this one...literally havent even made the first payment.

ughhh.

i gotta go up there tomorrow and talk to him about the warranty anyway- so i'll bring the transfer case up with him.