What is shift lock in Prado?
It’s a gadget used in your Toyota Landcruiser Prado’s automatic transmission, that stops you from doing something silly, like shifting out of park when the brake is not engaged and the ignition is on.
What is diff lock Prado?
The centre diff lock button means that the gearbox is forced to split power and torque 50/50 to each axel- Essentially one front wheel and one back wheel WILL be receiving power from the engine, as compared to an unlocked scenario where only one wheel on any axle will be receiving power (this explination ignores the …
Is Prado AWD or 4wd?
The Prado has a full-time four-wheel drive system with high- and low-range.
How to repair shift lever on Toyota Prado?
Look under the centre console for a white connector right next to the handbrake and unplug it. The centre console can now be lifted off. Lift off the front edge first and clear the 2 gear levers. Then swing the front edge to the passenger side to slide the centre console off the handbrake.
What to do if your Toyota Prado has transmission problems?
Talk to your Toyota dealer, and also get the advice of an auto transmission expert about fitting an external oil cooler. If you plan to travel over hilly terrain on your next trip it would be a good idea to fit an extra cooler. I would have the transmission serviced, particularly as you obviously do a lot of towing as relatively heavy loads.
How to release an automatic gear shift stuck in Park?
Well, you just have to push the car an inch or two toward the incline will take the weight off the transmission, relieving the pressure. 2. Check The Brake Light Another reason the automatic gear shift stuck in park could be a problem with the brake switch.
Why is the gear selector coming out of my Prado?
This results in the short bullet/pin slowly coming out of the collar that it sits in. Given the right conditions, the pin will simply fall out and the gear selector becomes floppy. However, in a handful of cases, the selector becomes really stiff and if forced, may break the collar.