Help! Pathfinder won't switch back to 2WD!

[atk7580clr]

I put my 2005 Pathfinder into 4WD for the snow yesterday, and now when I try to put it back in 2WD it won't switch back. The indicator on the dashboard just keeps flashing all 4 wheels, but it won't convert back to 2WD. I tried several times. Driving below 50 mph and going straight like the manual says, but it still won't switch back to 2WD. Any ideas? Thanks.

[pathfinder9035]

try to do it at a stop...put the transmission in neutral and then shift back into 4wd then shift back in to 2wd...then put it in drive and drive it for alittle while...thats all i can think of...if it doesnt switch sounds like your automatic hubs are broken,.

[benny8]

Sometimes my light takes a while to turn off once i put it back into 2wd try driving or waiting for a bit.

[bmlawless]

I do this now and then when I accidentally turn the switch back to 2WD while my differential shift lever is in low. I know that you will have different switches, etc, but you should be able to adapt it.

I find an open space like a large parking lot or quiet street and perform the following procedure,

1) While the vehicle is driving in a straight line at less than 5 mph, I put the vehicle in neutral, switch the dash switch to LOCK, and pull the differential lever to LO.2) Put the vehicle back in gear and drive forward about 50 ft. in a straight line.3) While still driving straight, slow back down to less than 5mph, put the vehicle in neutral, and put the differential lever to HI.4) Put the vehicle back in gear and drive forward about 50 ft. in a straight line.5) Switch the dash switch back to 2WD.

This fixes mine every time without fail. The procedure was outlined in my owner's manual. You might check yours to see if there is one for the 2005.