took a look with a multi meter and theres no power at a solenoid. fix time.

Check the clip on the transfer case (about halfway underneath, you can access if you slide under). Mine has a busted clip on the plug and popped off causing this exact problem. is this the plug that goes into the back of the front diff? if so, yeah i took it out and cleaned it out replugged, did ...

sounds that way... check the fuses, then start pulling the console apart and check the wiring is still intact... Failing that you probably need a multimeter and some knowledge... yeah i took off the centre console and ran through the wires and all from the high/low gear stick and all of them looked ...

Are you hearing a click sound near the lever when you press the 4WD button? From memory there are a couple of relays in the console that close in and out as you activate 4WD. That might indicate a power failure (fuse?). I don't recall where the two vacuum solenoids are in the engine bay, but trace ...

J_Dub wrote:surf or hilux? ifs or solid front? what year? manual or auto hubs?

oohh, good questions. haha, its a 1992 hilux surf, auto, has the vaccuum operated 4wd...? i think? has a button on the side of the high and low gear stick..

Hey guys, new here. I have a problem with my new hilux.. well. The 4wd doesn't engage, i've checked the plugs to the front diff etc. Not sure what else it could be. is there anything to definatly check to make sure its nothing serious? Thanks