4WD Actuator on transfer case

Having 4WD troubles thought I would share what I know so far/what I've done.
As you can see the plastic housing for my current 4WD Actuator is kind of shot as well as the 2/3 snapped bolts holding it on. I have no 4wd when hitting the button and no light appears on the dash (if I unplug the unit from under the truck I get a flashing 4wd light)

I recently bought new actuator said to be for an 05 Tacoma. My plan was to fit the new black plastic cap to my old actuator. (I cannot find a direct replacement for my current one)

Both look almost identical with the exception of the new one having an extra black electrical port on the far end of the unit, as well as the back side having an extra triangle plate.

Anyone know what makes these different or have experience with this issue?

 

I am not going to outright say "no way".. but 2004 to 2005 was a generational change, and the 2nd gen trucks share very little components. It would be pretty surprising if it worked. I would focus on finding a direct replacement.

 

Understood, however this part is apparently compatible with the 2000 tundra, so my rational is maybe they were sharing parts out of the bin?
At least for the black part which is the electric motor and position contacts.

 

2000 tundra still share the same 5vz. IIRC, 1st and 2ng gen actuator are different

 

Be careful when you open the actuator up. It can be difficult to get back together correctly.

 

Quick update.
I plugged in the 2nd Gen actuator and was able to get it to move the rod in and out when pushing the 4WD button.
However with it plugged in there was no green flashing 4wd light on the dash like there was without any actuator plugged in at all.
Also when shifting into 4L and hitting the button there was no response.
I am not sure if this is all because the truck was not running or in gear?

Also having trouble pulling off the plastic black plastic piece of the old actuator off since all 3 bolts broke. Any tips on getting that off?

 

I am not sure why you are expecting parts from a completely different vehicle to work.

 

Who said I was expecting it to work?
I'm just trying to get some technical knowledge on the component, or any other useful info to see if it can work.
I can't find a direct replacement and maybe someone else would benefit from my experimenting.

 

It worked!
sorry for the late reply, I got sidetracked with life on this project.
I was able to get the truck into 4wd by replacing the black plastic cap from this newer actuator.
This is what I was using.

$113 36410-34015 Transfer Case Shift Actuator Replacement for Toyota 14-19 4Runner, 05-15 Tacoma, 00-06 Tundra 4WD 3641034015 NICEKE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08K8KS376?ie=UTF8