Is my 4wd working at all??

When I switch to 4H, the 4H and center lock lights blink. In that position, if I push the center lock button, nothing seems to change. When I stop and switch to 4L, I get a beeping, and the same lights blink. I am new to switching between 4wd and 2wd, so can someone please tell me how this should be working?

 

If the lights are blinking it has not engaged, they will be solid when it has engaged. It would help if you stated what year your Runner is.

 

gotta stop and put it in neutral to switch to 4L

 

SlvrSlug Its a 2007. jgcaps I've stopped and switched to 2L in neutral and nothing there, just beeps and blinky dash lights.

 

Keep trying, if it does not get much use it can take several times to finally get it. Move forward just a little, and try it again, neutral with your foot on the brake, hope it works for you.

 

hey, good news! I watched a couple youtube vids where guys banged on the transfer case motor with a rubber mallet a few times to jar it lose. I tried it and still nothing, then I went whole hog and tapped it good with a ball peen and after a few tries it finally engaged. That was easy, thank you Toyota.

 

I'll have to remember that one...

 

SlvrSlug said: ↑
Keep trying, if it does not get much use it can take several times to finally get it. Move forward just a little, and try it again, neutral with your foot on the brake, hope it works for you.[/Q
disasturd said: ↑
hey, good news! I watched a couple youtube vids where guys banged on the transfer case motor with a rubber mallet a few times to jar it lose. I tried it and still nothing, then I went whole hog and tapped it good with a ball peen and after a few tries it finally engaged. That was easy, thank you Toyota.

THIS raises the question as to what causes this transfer case to stick from non use? What kind of lube is used? Liquid Gorilla Glue?!?

 

This is a good reminder to frequently engage 4 wheel drive to keep the actuator lubed. If I'm not doing much 4wheeling I will engage and disengage my transfer case once a month.

 

I have a 1993 Montero 4x4 and I don't have to do that! And I wonder what the cost difference between vehicles is?!? Uhh, now where did I
last see that 4x4 lever in my car to the left, LOL.