The light doesn't go out until the t-case gears disengage. Even after shifting to the 2Hi position, if there's a load on the driveline, the gears won't disengage and you're still in 4Hi. Back off the gas or even coast for a moment and the gears will disengage, THEN you are actually in 2WD again.

Brent
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