I have a 94 4 Runner, I was driving home with my family and girlfriend. I was low on fuel, so I decided to put into " N" as I've done many time before going downhill. But somehow I managed to put into " R" at 30 mph, realizing my error I switched it back quickly before it engaged fully.

Do the 2ng gens have a safety switch that wouldn't allow engagement? Or was I just quick about switching it back? Lesson learned don't mess around with a automatic. ! What can of damage should I expect? I got back home and it seems fine through R, D.

 

Probably not good for the tranny, but there was one similar on here some time back and no adverse impact was reported in that incident, IIRC.

 

If something goes, it will be the transfercase.

 

I know gas is expensive that is why I no longer drive unless I have to but how can you get that low on fuel with the girl friend and family??

Then you did have lots of help to push.

I saw something like that happen just took out the weakest part of the driveline which was the rear u-joint .

It must have been in need of replacing just was unable to take the torque.

They managed to get it into gear though.