4x4hi 4x4lo dash lights flashing no 4x4 solution for 2013

This was my issue until I was really desperate (35+ degree angle narrow drive with limestone cliffs on either side of my truck backing a flatbed with 8k of concrete). I tried everything including reading it a bedtime story and performing an exorcism, and figured out this.
this worked for me

• while running switch to 4-hi
  
• shut the truck off
  
• remove key
  
• open door
• put key in ignition and without starting turn on accessories
• you'll hear the transfer case engage within 3-5 seconds
  
• remove and re-install key without starting and turn accessories on
• you'll hear front diff actuator engage
  
• now you can start

 

Can you reproduce consistently?

Maybe you found a kind of a loophole to bypass the system.
Hopefully it's not too damaging if the gears are not properly lined up. I may try it if I'm really desperate! lol

At what point between your accessory On/Off sequence, did you engage or switch to 4LO?

 

I keep seeing more and more 2nd Gen 4x4 issues. Mine is no exception.

 

LOL it is the only means by which i engage my 4x4 for almost 2 years.

 

I plow snow and also had front diff open to re-gear 4.88's everything looked like new. I even sold the 4.30's on ebay cause they where in such good condition