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2018 trd OR. Engaging 4L

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by blackmamba24, May 11, 2018.

  1. May 11, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    blackmamba24

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    So I have a manual transmission and when I engaged into 4L, almost every light on the dash light up. Is that normal? Sometimes it's difficult to engage properly into 4L to stop the beeping. Any suggestions?
     
  2. May 11, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    Transmission in neutral with the clutch depressed should work for you. I just watched YouTube videos
     
  3. May 11, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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    ^^^^^This.

    Truck fully stopped. Transmission in neutral, clutch in. Your 4LO light should turn on, as well as your TRAC off and AUTO LSD light.
     
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    These lights are just telling you important information that you should know when going to 4lo.
     
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    It's freaky at first.....4hi no clutch to engage. 4lo requires full stop and clutch in to engage. The more you use it, the better it works. Not kidding...
     
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  6. May 11, 2018 at 8:36 PM
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    I tried it while the car is at a complete stop. Does it need to be moving after you move the dial to be engaged? Couldn't get it to work in the garage
     
  7. May 11, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    Make sure you press the clutch pedal 100% to floor. Their is a little switched that must be pressed to allow 4lo to engage.
     
  8. May 11, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    Read the card on your visor. Pull it out of the plastic sleeve.
     

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