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2017 TRDOR transfer case not engaging

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Spudroller, Jan 1, 2023.

  1. Jan 2, 2023 at 5:30 AM
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    Spudroller

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    Flashing light on the dash. Yes the front engages. Have confirmed the front drive shaft spins when the truck moves.
     
  2. Jan 2, 2023 at 6:07 AM
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    That isn't confirming the ADD engages. Flashing light and driveshaft clues point to only the tcase engaging. ADD sounds like your issue.
     
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  3. Jan 2, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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    I must have missed something. What is the ADD.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2023 at 2:48 PM
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    Automatic disconnecting differential or something like that. It’s the actuator at the front diff that engages and disengages it from the driveline. Both it and the t-case actuators have to engage for 4wd to function. If the driveshaft is spinning then it sounds like the t-case actuator is working and the ADD is not.
     
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  5. Jan 2, 2023 at 5:55 PM
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    That part is working. I have heard it move.
     
  6. Jan 2, 2023 at 6:19 PM
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    We've explained why it's likely not working. You need to investigate more thoroughly. G'luck.
     
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