Truck won't go into 4WD
08-21-2007, 12:35 PM
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Truck won't go into 4WD
Hey folks,
My 4Runner has recently stopped going into 4WD (hi or low). I've only used it a couple times to help pull my boat out of the water at the launch. But it's never given me problems before.
Now, when I slide the selector into 4WD nothing happens. There used to be a clunk and the 4WD light would illuminate on the dash.
I thought I saw a thread on this a couple months ago, but I can't find it now.
thanks for your help!
mike
My 4Runner has recently stopped going into 4WD (hi or low). I've only used it a couple times to help pull my boat out of the water at the launch. But it's never given me problems before.
Now, when I slide the selector into 4WD nothing happens. There used to be a clunk and the 4WD light would illuminate on the dash.
I thought I saw a thread on this a couple months ago, but I can't find it now.
thanks for your help!
mike
08-21-2007, 12:59 PM
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Assuming an automatic differential disconnect (ADD) front end, see below:
http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/ar....jsp?id=399612
http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/ar....jsp?id=399612
My truck is a 1990. I think they started using the ADD later, no?
08-21-2007, 03:06 PM
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Do you have to manually lock your hubs? If yes... then no ADD.
What tranny/ transfer case do you have?
If you aren't sure, just tell us which engine and if you have a auto or 5spd.
We'll assume everything is stock in regards to the drivetrain and help you figure it out.
What tranny/ transfer case do you have?
If you aren't sure, just tell us which engine and if you have a auto or 5spd.
We'll assume everything is stock in regards to the drivetrain and help you figure it out.
08-22-2007, 05:53 AM
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1990 4Runner with auto locking hubs, automagic
Also, it's a 3VZE
Everything in the drivetrain is stock....although, I did add an external piggy-back tranny cooler
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08-22-2007, 06:11 AM
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08-22-2007, 06:48 AM
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No, automatic hubs were only used up through '88/'89:
- http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/autohub/
- http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/autohub/
That puts me back at square one..
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08-22-2007, 09:44 AM
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Follow the troubleshooting steps on the first web page I posted a link to. Likely a vacuum line has come off or has been connected wrong. Or lock the ADD actuator in permanently and slap on a set of manual hubs and you won't have to worry about it:
- http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/add/
- http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/add/
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