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My 4wd is not engaging and ducks come in season soon.

Discussion in '2nd Gen Builds (2007-2013)' started by jhopkins, Sep 18, 2018.

  1. Sep 18, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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    jhopkins

    jhopkins [OP] New Member

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    I'm feeling completely retarded with this. I've got no codes in the computer with my issue. I think I'm googling this wrong because I can find anyone with the same issue, but....

    When I switch to 4wd hi or lo I get a red flashing on the dash of my 4wd system with an "X" on it Then 4wd Hi starts flashing. If I keep switching the switch in the dash it will stay on until I turn the truck off and back on. Anyone got any clues???? It's a 2008 Tundra with about 210k on it.

    I appreciate the help. Just trying to avoid going to the dealer and not replacing every part until I've rebuilt the whole system if I can.
     
  2. Nov 6, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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    TTCrewmax

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    When was the last time you turned the 4wd system on? Start with the 4HI. Put truck in neutral - turn the 4hi dial on. Put truck in drive and go slow for 4 or 5 revolutions. I find my truck has a hard time going into 4wd if I don't turn the dial every month or so. This usually fixes itself. Ever since I've made a point to put it in 4wd one a month I haven't had that issues come back. It's like the parts need to be lubed or something. Weird.
     
  3. Nov 6, 2018 at 12:39 PM
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    15whtrd

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    Try switching it into for high and getting under the truck and banging on the actuator with a rubber mallet lightly. I have read that others have done this with success. Sounds like there something wrong with the actuator. Or it’s frozen.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    tenntundra

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    Check the vacuum lines going to the 4 wheel drive actuator. My 2000 tundra did the same thing and the vacuum line going to the actuator had a split on the end going into the plug
     
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