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Just bought a truck, forgot to put it in 4wd...

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by skedrc, Oct 13, 2018.

  1. Nov 11, 2018 at 3:06 PM
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    opteron

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    Mine only likes going in and out 4wd when accelerating. Other than that its not engaging or disengaging. Good luck
     
  2. Nov 12, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    frenchee

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    When you buy used parts you never know what you get.
    Could be the transfer case. Who knows. Hopefully its not.
     
  3. Nov 12, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    skedrc

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    I think it is due to the fact that since the old owner never put it in 4wd, the transfer case needs to be used in 4wd again? If i stop the truck, and back up a little, it will come out of 4wd. I don't think it helps that I have 33x12.50's.
     
  4. Nov 12, 2018 at 6:09 PM
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    tony2018

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    drain and fill the transfer case?
     
  5. Nov 12, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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    Yes that is defiantly happening as soon as I can.
     
  6. Nov 13, 2018 at 12:36 AM
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    I wouldn't say he never used the 4wd, how else did it get all fucked up?

    :confused:
     
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  7. Nov 13, 2018 at 10:39 AM
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    skedrc

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    Well I mean that he didn't use it after he fucked it up at least, which could've been a long time for all I know.
     
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  8. Nov 13, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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    I don't know if I buy the "4wd doesn't work because it hasn't been used" but I could totally be wrong.
    That's just never made sense to me.
     
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