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4x4 lights flashing

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MauiJR808, Jan 14, 2021.

  1. Jan 14, 2021 at 6:48 AM
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    MauiJR808

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    My truck got stuck in 4x4 and the lights flashing. I watched couple videos on YouTube and it's common for the 4wheel actuator to have some problem. I tool it apart testt the motor it works good I then soldered the motor like what the video says for better connection. Put and resealed everything back waited 24hrs to refill the fluid. From 2wheel to 4wheel work great did have the lights flashing but when I go from 4hi to 4low that's when the lights start flashing again I had to drive around trying to get it back to 2wheel drive turn the truck off did multiple times finally it went back to 2wheel drive. Any advice would greatly appreciated. Thank you
     
  2. Jan 16, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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    Likely the transfer case actuator if going into 4lo is your issue
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2021 at 11:36 AM
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    What's the process you're following to try and shift to 4low? You can't shift on the fly like you do between 2wd and 4wd.
     
  4. Jan 17, 2021 at 4:12 AM
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    I have automatic 4.0 v6
     
  5. Jan 17, 2021 at 4:14 AM
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    Neutral completely stop and wait till the lights to be solid thats when I put it back to drive
     
  6. Jan 17, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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  7. Jan 20, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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  8. Jan 20, 2021 at 2:15 PM
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    why did you post this twice?
     
  9. Jan 20, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    Hmm . . . none as yet, that's why i'm here . . .
    Why did you read it twice
     
  10. Jan 20, 2021 at 3:03 PM
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  11. Jan 20, 2021 at 3:50 PM
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    Ehhhhh.....Why?

    Because of plural. That’s why.

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    OP we are just picking on each other.
    We still hope you get the problem figured out.
    Let us know if you have any question.

    I do recommend reading the information posted in the links by everyone.
     
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