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surf/4runner 4wd not selecting

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:31 pm
by mazdamike
hi there new to this site and there seems to be some very nolagable ppl on here so thought i would pick someones brain.
my problum is i bought a manual 2.8 4runner i cant get the 4wd to select u can hear a clicking and the 4wd light comes on and stright away clicks off. it will still select low but omly 2wd cand someone help?????????
cheers
mike

Re: surf/4runner 4wd not selecting

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:46 pm
by taz01
1st thing does it have manual hubs.........2nd check the vacuum hose from diff up to alt should be a couple of regs inbetween the lines make sure they are connected thats all i can think of...........good luck

Re: surf/4runner 4wd not selecting

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:05 pm
by mazdamike
i just had a look and all vacume hoses are conected apart from one ontop of the ac pump vac hose goses in the bottom but unshore if it a cap or pipe off the top. how do i check the solinids and the diafram????
and its auto hubs

Re: surf/4runner 4wd not selecting

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:51 pm
by loppee
Hey Mike get rid of it and get a zuk lol.

Re: surf/4runner 4wd not selecting

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:57 pm
by tallsam66
mazdamike wrote:i just had a look and all vacume hoses are conected apart from one ontop of the ac pump vac hose goses in the bottom but unshore if it a cap or pipe off the top. how do i check the solinids and the diafram????
and its auto hubs


The solenoids should have a resistance of between 37 & 44 Ohms & there are 2 solenoids....no idea how to check diaphram..my ex was always on the pill :lol:

Re: surf/4runner 4wd not selecting

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:12 am
by mazdamike
lol i might get a zuki too lol bit small to tow the float thow

Re: surf/4runner 4wd not selecting

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:14 am
by mazdamike
thanks tallsam i will get out there and check shorty