1998 4 Runner LTD- 4 wheel drive problem
#1
1998 4 Runner LTD- 4 wheel drive problem
I am new to this forum and I love all Forums. I used to use Volvo, Nissan, BMW when I had these cars. Now it is a 4runner. My problem is that I can not get the 4x4 engaged. when I switch it on the fwd drive does not seem to be on. Is it an electrical problem (switch) or is it a mechanical problem. I don't feel anything when the switch is on 4x4.
Your help is appretiated.
Shahe
Your help is appretiated.
Shahe
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think he mean't the conditions of the road changed.
I had a similar problem when I first got my 97 Limited. I could hear the 4WD engaging the frot drive shaft, but the front wheels won't lock. Easy fix that worked for me was to engage 4WD while reversing. For me, I heard a clunk when I reversed and 4WD has been working ever since.
If your still having problems, check your 4WD Shift Selector Sensor, sometimes it gets dirty because 4WD is never used. Make sure to engage the 4WD at least once a month to keep things lubricated and in working order.
I had a similar problem when I first got my 97 Limited. I could hear the 4WD engaging the frot drive shaft, but the front wheels won't lock. Easy fix that worked for me was to engage 4WD while reversing. For me, I heard a clunk when I reversed and 4WD has been working ever since.
If your still having problems, check your 4WD Shift Selector Sensor, sometimes it gets dirty because 4WD is never used. Make sure to engage the 4WD at least once a month to keep things lubricated and in working order.
Last edited by 4RUNN!N; 01-11-2006 at 04:15 PM.
#6
Contributing Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: boston, ma
Posts: 6,729
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
are you sure the 4wd isnt working?
when you say fwd is not engaged, youre meaning the front wheels are not engaged in addition to the rears, i assume... well how do you know this? have you seen them not rotate when stuck or do you just not feel anything?
when you say fwd is not engaged, youre meaning the front wheels are not engaged in addition to the rears, i assume... well how do you know this? have you seen them not rotate when stuck or do you just not feel anything?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FS[SouthEast]: 3rd gen 5 spoke with Michelin MS2
Csefiroth0
Axles - Suspensions - Tires - Wheels
3
06-30-2015 02:19 PM