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Push button 4wd light wont come on.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by grist, Jun 28, 2013.

  1. Jun 28, 2013 at 9:24 PM
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    grist

    grist [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Maybe some one can help. I recently bought a 2002 off road automatic. The 4wd light would not go out the last time I used it. I shut the truck off and when I started it again it was out and will not come on at all when I push the button. Is it me?
     
  2. Jun 28, 2013 at 11:52 PM
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    I thought only the 03/04 had push button 4wd??
    Could be the actuator motor on the t case
     
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  3. Jun 29, 2013 at 11:03 AM
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    does the truck go into 4wd when the button is pressed?? if so, then maybe the bulb just blew..
     
  4. Jun 30, 2013 at 7:43 AM
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    It does not activate the 4wd when pressed?????
     
  5. Jun 30, 2013 at 7:46 AM
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    It is a 02 for sure. Thanks for the suggestion on the actuator, i will look into it.
     
  6. Jun 30, 2013 at 9:04 AM
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    X2 On The Actuator
     
  7. Jun 30, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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    is there a fuse?
     
  8. Jun 30, 2013 at 11:39 AM
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    Thanks, I checked the fuse and it is good.
     
  9. Jun 30, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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    Have you tested the button for continuity?

    Might as well start with the most simple!
     
  10. Jul 10, 2013 at 2:11 PM
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    grist

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    Ding ding ding!!! right answer, $325.00 part. what would cause the gear inside to chip and jam it?
     

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