Why is the 4 wheel drive not working on my Toyota Tundra?

Why is the 4 wheel drive not working on my Toyota Tundra?

Didn’t use the 4 wheel drive for the past 6 months and when I pushed the 4Hi button, all I get is flashing light and NO 4 wheel drive. Followed the suggestions on this thread to no avail. There are distinct sounds of the actuators trying to engage / disengage when the buttons is engaged / disengaged.

Is there a warranty on a Toyota Tundra?

Toyota changed the design like eight times in the first two years. I got a used one out of an 03 for $300.00 from Yota Jim’s in Denver with a 90 Day warranty. It worked flawlessly until I sold the truck last year. Register FREE to Reply!

How often should I put my Toyota Tundra in 4WD?

It ended up being around $2500 and took about 3 days. It works now and the told me that I need to put it into 4wd at least once a month for just a little bit to keep that actuator switch active and avoid corrosion. Bilstein 6112/5160 trd sway bar and ride rite bags.

Why does my tundra not go into 4H?

Now it will not always go into 4h. Service dept in Salt Lake City can find nothing wrong. Still have 4 lo light problem and can only get into 4h by shutting off engine, turning on key then turning knob to 4h, listen for 4h to engage then start engine and reversing procedure to get out of 4h.

Where is the 4WD sensor switch on a Toyota Tundra?

First, if you’re lucky it could be just that 4wd sensor switch which is located on top of the transfer case is bad. You can crawl underneath on a level surface and change this pretty easily. Toyota part # 84222-12010 (Indicator Switch). This switch is farther back on the transfer case that the 4L switch. Part runs about $85.00.

How much is the actuator switch on a Toyota Tundra?

Toyota part # 84222-12010 (Indicator Switch). This switch is farther back on the transfer case that the 4L switch. Part runs about $85.00. If this doesn’t solve the problem it is most likely the ACTUATOR motor which costs around $335. let a dealer put it in.

Why is the actuator on my Toyota Tundra stuck?

The usual culprit for a stuck 4WD system is the actuator, which does exactly what it sounds like it does and engages the 4WD system, allowing the front half-shafts to be connected or disconnected as needed. If your 4WD system is stuck, read up on this issue and what you can do to remedy it.

Why is the Select button on my Toyota Tundra not working?

In a similar vein as the 4Runner we repaired recently that had a failed transfer case actuator, CARspec was tasked with a Toyota Tundra that wouldn’t complete the engagement of 4WD from 2WD – the select button would only blink.

What does flashing mean on a Toyota Tundra?

Flashing means that the servo is trying to engage but must have some drivetrain movement to engage, usually rolling forward or backward works, however if you are stuck then simply applying some gas should work.