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Push button 4wd not engaging

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacojay92, Feb 3, 2023.

  1. Feb 3, 2023 at 3:30 PM
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    Tacojay92

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    Anyone have any insight? I push my button, sounds like it’s struggling but goes into 4wd.drove all morning just fine. I took it out of 4wd and now it doesn’t want to go back to 4x4. I’ve tried just about everything. Took the actuator black cap off and cleaned all contacts and put dielectric grease in there. Worked for a day, not working anymore. It’s also only -15 here right now.
     
  2. Feb 4, 2023 at 8:07 AM
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    UncleStan

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    Is this in the 3.4?
     
  3. Feb 4, 2023 at 9:18 AM
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    Tacojay92

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    Yes 3.4 and today it seems to work. Any chance these are known for freezing in cold weather?
     
  4. Feb 4, 2023 at 11:18 AM
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    d33pt

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    I've had it not work for me in the snow before. Try it when it's warmer and use it more often.
     
  5. Feb 4, 2023 at 11:57 AM
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    Tacojay92

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    Okay thanks guys
     
  6. Feb 4, 2023 at 1:24 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Time for j shift tcase and manual locking hub. Guarantee to work every time
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2023 at 2:14 PM
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    Tacojay92

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    Been thinking about it, just not sure how to. Does the j shift bolt directly onto the auto tranny? Just need to cut a hole in the floor for the j shifter?
     
  8. Feb 4, 2023 at 2:43 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Use all existing location
     

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