69goatfarmer

I have a 96 4Runner Ltd with 270,000 miles. Recently (in the last snowstorm) my 4wd failed to engage. I hear the motor that attempts to engage whir for a few seconds and then stops like it always has to engage the 4wd but no light on dash and no 4WD.

Anybody have any troubleshooting suggestions?

4Crawler

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This is written for the earlier trucks, but the general troubleshooting information should apply:
- http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/ar....jsp?id=399612

runnerfreak88

on my 94 the little celinoid on the passenger side went out and i havnt bought a new one yet so i shift into hi4 suck on the hose with the blue on it and it pops in

69goatfarmer

Thanks 4Crawler, I had seen that but since it was for earlier years I didn't know if it applied or not. I'll give it a shot and let you know. Thanks!

69goatfarmer

I hit the library and did a little research, seems that there is a difference in the '96 system from previous years. In '96 they started with something called a "One Touch 2 - 4 system" that used an electric accuator instead of the vacuum ADD type system. Found a Clymers guide with a bit of troubleshooting info so I'm going to crawl under there and see what I can see.

Main thing is there was a big change from '95 to the '96 year systems. There are actually 2 different systems in '96 so I have to figure out which I have.