96 4Runner 4x4 Issues

ChadG · 12-05-2006, 06:51 PM

Thanks in advance to those that can help. I own a 1996 SR5 with a manual transmission. I recently tried to engage the 4x4 but nothing happens. The indicator light doesn't work also. I had it to the dealer today and they diagnosed it as a dead VSV (vacuum switching valve). They quoted the part at costing $650CDN dollars...does this sound right? Would anyone know what years of 4runners use this same VSV?
thanks,
Chad

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MTL_4runner · 12-05-2006, 06:54 PM

Must be winter already.....

See this other thread, same issues there too:
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...1#post50355271

If it is in fact the VSV, then that sounds very high to me.
PM strap22 with the part number for a USD price for comparison.

Elton · 12-05-2006, 06:59 PM

welcome to yotatech ... price sounds a little steep to me

ChadG · 12-06-2006, 06:24 AM

I posed yesterday regarding a problem I'm having with my 4x4 system. It's not working. I replaced the VSV (the dealer diagnosed this as the problem) and the 4x4 system still does not work. Where should I go from here?
thanks.
Chad

GSGALLANT · 12-06-2006, 07:34 AM

Back to the dealer to get your money back if your old VSV wasn't actually bad. You can test VSVs yourself. You shouldn't just blindly replace parts. Get a copy of the Factory Service Manual, and go through the troubleshooting steps for the 4WD system. Now, it is possible that the VSV was bad as well as something else, so don't just go storming into the dealership asking for your money back. Do you still have the old VSV so that you can test it for yourself?

4Crawler · 12-06-2006, 10:35 AM

This is written for the older trucks, but should be similar to what you have:
- http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/add/

12-05-2006, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	Must be winter already..... See this other thread, same issues there too: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...1#post50355271 If it is in fact the VSV, then that sounds very high to me. PM strap22 with the part number for a USD price for comparison. __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN! Last edited by MTL_4runner; 12-05-2006 at 07:14 PM.

12-05-2006, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	welcome to yotatech ... price sounds a little steep to me __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

12-06-2006, 06:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChadG Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dundas, Ontario Posts: 5	96 4Runner 4x4 Issues Continued I posed yesterday regarding a problem I'm having with my 4x4 system. It's not working. I replaced the VSV (the dealer diagnosed this as the problem) and the 4x4 system still does not work. Where should I go from here? thanks. Chad

12-06-2006, 07:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
GSGALLANT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,759	Back to the dealer to get your money back if your old VSV wasn't actually bad. You can test VSVs yourself. You shouldn't just blindly replace parts. Get a copy of the Factory Service Manual, and go through the troubleshooting steps for the 4WD system. Now, it is possible that the VSV was bad as well as something else, so don't just go storming into the dealership asking for your money back. Do you still have the old VSV so that you can test it for yourself? __________________ 2002 4Runner, Auto-A340F, 3.4L, 4.30 Gears TJM T15 Front Bumper & Warn M8000, 4xInnovation sliders, Sonoran Steel 1.2 Lift, Toytec LCA Skids, Tundra Brake Upgrade (231mm), Extended rear diff breather, Deckplate Mod, Andymod, Dual batt setup with Optima blue top aux battery, Hardwired 1000W inverter, Aux fuse box, Full time power to 12V plugs, Yaesu FT7800R Radio, "4-air" system for airing up/down tires. 2004 Camry LE - stock (and will stay that way) 1993 4Runner has been sold

12-06-2006, 10:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,825	This is written for the older trucks, but should be similar to what you have: - http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/add/ __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

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