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2004 won’t go into gear

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Surferchris, May 1, 2025.

  1. May 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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    Surferchris

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    Just dropped the fueltank for new fuel filter , upon completion it won’t go into gear except while 4x4 is engaged, also a/t P dashboard light is on??
     
  2. May 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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    Sounds like your transfer case is in neutral, that's what the AT/P light means.
     
  3. May 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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    It’s strange, I dropped the tank to replace fuel pump, started just fine but won’t go into gear except except in 4x4,
     
  4. May 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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    Did you have the driveshaft out or mess with anything on the transfer case?
     
  5. May 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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    No I didn’t,
     
  6. May 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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    Do you have the J shift or push button transfer case?
     
  7. May 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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    Shifter
     
  8. May 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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    But does it have the button on the side?

    J-Shift
    upload_2025-5-1_21-53-24.png

    Pushbutton
    upload_2025-5-1_21-53-43.png

    Just wondering because with the button type it's possible the lever could be in neutral.
     
  9. May 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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    Sorry, yes it does, buttons on both shifters
     
  10. May 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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    Make sure the H-L shifter isn't in neutral.
     
  11. May 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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    Wow, so the 4x4 shifter cannot be in neutral, brudda thank you so much
     
  12. May 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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    No problem:thumbsup:
     

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