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4WD not engaging

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by rich9, Jan 9, 2014.

  1. Jan 9, 2014 at 6:30 PM
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    rich9

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    2004 tacoma 4WD v-6 auto. it used to balk at going into 4wd but now it refuses no matter how long i play with it. it has a 4wd button on the side of the transfer case shifter. it does not engage regardless of being in 4H or 4L. there is no problem disengaging it. it seems to engage better when the truck has not been driven more than a few miles.

    any suggestions for the cause of this?

    thanks,
    rich9
     
    rich9, Jan 9, 2014
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  2. Jan 9, 2014 at 7:49 PM
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    fyremanpat

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    OME 886x and 5100's all the way around. Toytec AAL. Phillips x-treme vision headlights. 886 reverse lights. Borla exhaust. 20% tint. Hi 6 mod. 285/65/18 Nitto TG on 18" Moto Metal 955's. Airaid intake. Scanguage2.JBA LT's.GC Grill..more to come.
    probably an actuator. theres a few threads on trouble shooting them
     
    fyremanpat, Jan 9, 2014
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