2WD indicator light question

[mikev]

Happy New Year everyone!

My question is for guys with a floor shift transfer case.

Does your 2WD light illuminate without the parking and/or headlight lights on?

I just replaced my front axle drive actuator and when in 4WD (low or high), the front axle picture lights up, but not the rear axle. It (the rear axle picture) only lights up when my parking lights or headlights are switched on.

I don't remember the 2WD lighting up without the light switch on and I looked in the GM service manual without finding the answer...

Thanks for any replies.

EDIT: I had this under "trans", so moved this question here.

 

[ak diesel driver]

pretty sure mines only lit with the headlights on

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

The 2 wheel drive portion is only lit when the headlights are on. That bulb is simply for illumination for the shift lever at night.

 

[mikev]

pretty sure mines only lit with the headlights on

Roger ak diesel driver - thanks.

 

[mikev]

The 2 wheel drive portion is only lit when the headlights are on. That bulb is simply for illumination for the shift lever at night.

Hmm, makes sense, but GM "could have" illuminated to show the rear axle picture of 4WD during the day like the front bulb does when the front axle is engaged (w/o the light switch on)... Thanks THEFERMANATOR!