i-4WD not engaging

[Talon1000r22]

Hello everyone. I recently purchased a 2019 Talon 1000r. When I attempt to turn the i-4WD on it blinks back and forth between 4wd and 2wd. Has anyone ever seen this issue? If so how did you fix it. Any information helps and is much appreciated

Update: I removed the relays and tested them with a relay buddy. All came back good. I cleaned the connections and plugged back in. i-4WD now engages as it should. Thanks to all for the help

 

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[PaulF]

Is this with the car running or just the key on?

 

[Remington]

I recently purchased a 2019 Talon 1000r.

Welcome from Michigan.
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[Talon1000r22]

Is this with the car running or just the key on?

I’ve done it with it running and with just key on. Same thing for both

 

[Talon1000r22]

Welcome from Michigan.
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[Remington]

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Sweet! Its an R! Nice rig!

 

[PaulF]

I’ve done it with it running and with just key on. Same thing for both

Turn the key on while watching the i4wd light. What does it do?...

 

[Talon1000r22]

Turn the key on while watching the i4wd light. What does it do?...

View attachment 326813The I-4wd light isn’t on. The I-4wd blinks back and forth between 2wd and 4wd and it won’t lock into 4wd

 

[Talon1000r22]

 

[PaulF]

Ignore the 2/4 indicator for now, that is just telling you it is not engaging and will not help with diagnosis. We need to concentrate on the light I am asking about.

The "! i4WD" light NEVER comes on, not even for a few seconds when you turn the key on?

 

[Talon1000r22]

Ignore the 2/4 indicator for now, that is just telling you it is not engaging and will not help with diagnosis. We need to concentrate on the light I am asking about.

The "! i4WD" light NEVER comes on, not even for a few seconds when you turn the key on?

It only comes on for a few seconds on start and then goes away

 

[PaulF]

It only comes on for a few seconds on start and then goes away

OK, everything normal there. The most common failures are fuses and the i4WD relay.

1) Check the "Unit Power", "ACC" and "4WD Unit" fuses.
2) Test the i4WD relay. You can also swap it for the Fan Relay but if that fixes it, DO NOT drive until you get a new relay or you will now overheat...

 

[Talon1000r22]

OK, everything normal there. The most common failures are fuses and the i4WD relay.

1) Check the "Unit Power", "ACC" and "4WD Unit" fuses.
2) Test the i4WD relay. You can also swap it for the Fan Relay but if that fixes it, DO NOT drive until you get a new relay or you will now overheat...

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I checked the fuses but haven’t been able to locate a relay diagram until now. Thank you I will test the relays when I get home from work. Will update you on what I find

 

[HondaTech]

Does this occur in Park only or does it continue in H,L or R?

When in Park, if the I4wd switch is turned on, the indicator will " flutter" like this. Normal condition.

 

[Talon1000r22]

Does this occur in Park only or does it continue in H,L or R?

When in Park, if the I4wd switch is turned on, the indicator will " flutter" like this. Normal condition.

It’ll do it in every gear