Hi ,
Seems it was a stuck relay, did the self diagnose. In the engine bay on left side you can find the relay box. It was relays No:7 &9. removed them cleaned and gave a tap. Reinstalled them and the issue is resolved. Not sure though what has caused it in the first place and hoping it wont repeat.
Thanks for the inputs @Gaurav @Mohamed Seidam & ABS kill switch not yet installed, is it really necessary?
Below are steps on how to do the self diagnose (without a tool) and the flash code chart, might help someone out later..
" If the engine starts when there is something wrong with the 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp turns ON or
flickers in the combination meter. When the system functions properly, the warning lamp turns ON when the
ignition switch is turned to “ON”, and it turns OFF after engine starts. To locate the cause of a problem, start
the self-diagnosis function. The 4WD warning lamp in the combination meter will indicate the problem area by
flickering according to the self-diagnostic results. Refer to DLN-59, "DTC Index".
Diagnostic Procedure (A/T models)
1. Warm up engine.
2. Turn ignition switch “ON” and “OFF” at least twice, and then turn ignition switch “OFF”.
3. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position.
4. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position.
5. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
6. 4WD warning lamp should turn ON.
If 4WD warning lamp does not turn ON, refer to DLN-72, "Diagnosis Procedure".
7. Move A/T selector lever to “R” position.
8. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD”, “4H” and “2WD” in order.
9. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position.
10. Turn 4WD shift switch to “4H”, “2WD” and “4H” in order.
11. Move A/T selector lever to “N” position.
12. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position.
13. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position.
14. Read the flickering of 4WD warning lamp.