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4x4 not working

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bgorm, Mar 5, 2020.

  1. Mar 5, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    bgorm

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    OK guys I need some help. On my 2011 SR 56 months ago or so the follow light started coming on blinking intermittently of course when this was happening it wouldn’t shift it into 4 Wheel Drive or out. Occasionally when the follow light blink traction control and stability track lights would come on. After researching online I attempted to pull the front actuator out and repair it with the soldering trick. When I reinstalled the actuator all three lights came on immediately and would not go out. I bought a new actuator and installed it still traction control stability track lights on for low light blinking. Frustrated I just finally had a local garage look it over there telling me I need a new ABS Module which is $2200. Not sure if this is the case why would the problem I’ve gotten worse after I worked on the actuator. Please help
     
  2. Mar 5, 2020 at 2:31 PM
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    Forgot to mention the garage also stated there is a code C1268 transfer case low position switch active
     
  3. Mar 5, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    captaintofuburger

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    Edit: Nvm that was gor a gen 3 lol

    Either way though, I was saying I wouldn't blame the computer out of the gate. It's possible they just read the code and came to that conclusion. The code is saying that the l4 position switch isn't being read.
     
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  4. Mar 5, 2020 at 3:05 PM
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    Asafarik

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    Okay I had a similar case on my 09. I bought a new actuator and had the same issue. Put the old one back in and it went back to normal. I then bought a different new actuator off eBay and it fixed my problem.
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2020 at 4:53 PM
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    Hi
    Which actuator did you buy
    The t case or the front actuator?
     
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  7. May 28, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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    llamasmurf

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    OP did the ol' ask a question, never return deal.

    Good thread revive tho

    :goingcrazy:
     

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