4Runner 4Lo actuator stuck flashing and beeping FIX resolved from Binding

[@tracereed7457]

You are a literal savior. Your videos have helped me more than any other videos on KZbin

[@kalebdamaschke3248]

Bro, this video was a lifesaver. Happened to my soon to be wifes 4runner (we are taking it about 300 miles to get married this weekend) and I crawled under there and had it fixed in about 20 minutes. You’re the man!

[@jakemir]

Thank you! I am glad it worked for you. I am currently working on a video to replace the actuator without removing the transfer case.

[@bztimes1920]

Did you end up making this video?​@@jakemir

[@DomoC93]

Bro I love you rn! You just saved my ass! I tried every trick before this & It finally worked!!!! I put the Car in neutral, put the key on start(But not on), went underneath and loosened the 3 bolts & then suddenly i heard it click rapidly a few times and engage, retighten bolts and enjoy four-wheel drive working again. Make sure to brag to your friends that you're a KZbin mechanic

[@jakemir]

Thank you for the positive positive feedback! I went almost a full year without being able to use four-wheel-drive and did not want to spend all the money to take it into a dealership and have them remove the case. I am glad it worked for you also! I’ve had to do this a few times since, so it’s not a perfect fix, but it will get you out of a jam. Thanks again.

[@samuelwest1266]

Hey mister I don't know who you are but I sincerely appreciate your video. I was broken down in Carbondale Pennsylvania and your video literally got us out of a jam thank you

[@jakemir]

I really appreciate the feedback! I’m glad it worked for you. I wish I had known it sooner because I could not use my four-wheel-drive for almost a year. Thanks again.

[@anjodeheus7846]

Totally works! Wanted to go off-road, lights messed up and couldn’t get it out of what ever mode, did the actuator move and lights are out! Well done!

[@danielhenson6791]

Bro!!! This absolutely worked on my 2022 SR5!!!! After I did it, it took about 5 tries for it to turn loose, but it finally did and it saved me a visit to the dealership!!! I can't thank you enough!

[@jakemir]

I can’t believe this problem is happening on a 2022! I’m glad it worked! Thank you for the feedback

[@MykeWelch]

One more thumbs up for this procedure. I used a variation to get it to work. My new to me 4th gen V6 was going into 4wd from 2wd just fine, but was not engaging 4lo when requested (it would just beep and 4lo flashed). I loosened each bolt about 3 turns and the actuator really never became "loose" as shown in the OPs vid. I then switched to 4wd, verified engagement, then shifted to neutral and switched to 4lo and shifted to and from reverse and fwd gears dozens of times. 4lo light still flashed after several iterations. I did hear a few clunking sounds, but still no bueno on the 4lo. Then I decided to try a different method. Repeat as above, but once in neutral, I switched the key off and then back on to accessory position, then engaged 4 lo, and it didn't flash. I then started the truck and 4lo light was solid and engaged properly!! I left the bolts loose during the entire procedure and tightened them up with 4lo engaged and transmission in park. Drove around the neighborhood and successfully engaged / disengaged a number of times with no issues. Another thanks to you Jacob, you da man!

[@jakemir]

Thank you for the positive feedback. I will I could have done a better job of explaining it. This is a strange issue. I now have a 12 mm socket and extension in my glovebox. I still need to find out if there is a failed wire that causes the flashing of the 4lo. I have left my transfer case actuator loose until I can completely fix the intermittent issue.

[@ImperatorCaesar22]

I did that second part without loosening the bolts and it worked!!! Thank you! I can’t thank you enough. I was stuck in 4lo

[@desertriderukverun1002]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I have a 2011 Prado and have been stuck in 4 low. I’m working in the Middle East and had the option of take it to an independent shop of questionable abilities, or the dealership for an unquestioned bill $$$ You saved me thousands.

[@jakemir]

I am glad it helped! Thank you for the feedback!

[@nothanks1627]

​@@jakemirgoing to try this on our '08 sequoia, sounds legit

[@killjoythree-five3916]

My 2008 SR5 has only seen 4Low 1x in her life..... attempted last week and Beeping while trying to engage, loosed 3 actuator bolts and BINGO! Took 2-3 cycles of trying and now it's good! Thanks for the help.

[@jakemir]

I am glad it worked for you. These small motors get stuck sitting in the same position.

[@olliesarmsandammo]

I assumed your 4Hi workers fine even though the 4 lo didn’t?

[@killjoythree-five3916]

@@olliesarmsandammo Yes 4hi always worked.

[@kevinellis810]

That was exactly it... I lightly hit the case with a hammer after loosening the bolts to get the shifting to start engaging. When it started shifting in and out 4 low and 4 high I tightened the bolts on the case and after about about 4 to 5 minutes of shifting between 4 high and 4 low it started shifting smoothly. Thanks Again!

[@jakemir]

I had to leave my actuator loose because mine is still trying to change while driving and it gets bound up. I think there is a wire harness issue. My 4lo will randomly flicker while driving. I had to unplug the 4WD controller Uber the glove box to stop it from happening

[@badgerhunter7248]

I’m having the same issue where it flickers while driving and stays on after a while flashing. Did you even find out what the problem was? Or did disconnecting the stuff from the computer fix it? Thanks

[@franklol]

I also am having the same issue where the 4lo is flickering after loosening and tightening the actuator.

[@jomboi2059]

Neat trick. My runner wasn’t switching into 4low and being somone who is prone to breaking things, I was hesitant to trying it but after a couple of trips on the trail I tried it, now loud bangs other than when I broke the last bolt and I could hear the tension behind it. This worked for me.

[@jakemir]

Glad it worked. Not sure why these bind up but it may be a sign of the motors failing because I needed up replacing mine after six months and found it can be replaced without removing the transfer case

[@joshleonard7163]

I was having this issue with my 2017 Tacoma TRD OR. This fixed it! Took less than 10 minutes! You are the man!

[@jakemir]

Glad it helped! I was stuck for awhile and tried this and decided to make a video. I have had to do it a few times so I thought it was an alignment issue but now I think it is a sign one of the motors failing because I changed out the actuator and have not had issues since

[@jurassiclizzard]

This video just saved me so much trouble, you have no idea. If you were here now I’d kiss you (be glad you’re not). I’d like to add that if backing bolts part way out doesn’t work take them all the way out and wiggle the actuator around while it’s trying to shift. That’s what ended up working for me. Thanks so much, seriously! I’m leaving on a road trip to see an aging relative tomorrow and I was going crazy trying to figure this out.

[@jakemir]

Thank you. I was on a trip two weeks ago and I had to loosen it and left it loose. It has been loose since then and I have had no errors. I am replacing the neutral safety switch (NSS). I heard that can cause these issues. I am glad it worked for you.

[@normanritchie1238]

thank you so much for making this video. My actuator was stuck for about 10 years. I had the actuator fixed in a couple of minutes after doing what you suggested. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@jakemir]

I am glad it worked. I am working on some additional videos to replace it without removing the transfer case. My motor is bad in my center diff

[@xlxphoenixkingxlx]

Really good to know man. This can really help someone get out of a ‘bind’ … lol. Seriously good info and thanks for posting.

[@ronaldrussell5481]

My 4Lo has never engaged in the 6 years I've had it, going to try this, thanks!

[@jakemir]

Did this work for you?

[@jdc3636]

Man, you saved me a trip to the dealer.

[@jakemir]

Great to hear!

[@bryanh2170]

This is very helpful. It happened to my ‘08 Sequoia and your video helped me. Thank you!

[@bryanhayes2483]

I had mine stuck in 4wd for weeks, finally got under and manually moved the gear inside the actuator to engage 2wd. I need to put it back in 4wd and try this so I can get the fn gauge cluster to stop blinking and cruise to work. I'm going to try this tomorrow.

[@pawelbochenko1052]

I had to go in reverse and drive a couple of times and it worked then tighten it back good to go

[@fernandovazquez9836]

I OWE YOU A BEER! 🤝🏻💯 Thank you for uploading this video!

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

Let Me Add To The Many Positive Comments Regarding Jacob Dinverno's Channel - Bravo Sir !

[@jakemir]

Thank you for the positive feedback

[@rosscos821]

Your an absolute legend and money saver thank you so much for this video helped out heaps

[@jakemir]

Glad it helped

[@oscargeovany1]

Thank you for sharing you saved my day 👍

[@jakemir]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped.

[@shawnahydinger1270]

so mine is in the shop for something else, but i have replaced both acturators and still beeping, i'll try your common sense trick soon, thank you

[@jakemir]

Did it work?

[@winds10]

Thanks for the video. I'll try this out on my 4runner.

[@mynameis.....9179]

This Happed to on my new GX460 but i was able to fix it useing your technique

[@jakemir]

That is awesome to hear it worked for you!

[@toyotas4ever]

Thanks! I'll check this first.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Saved to my favorites. Manual reboot!

[@5hanethapain]

Tried it with my V8 2006 4runner but it didn’t workout for me. Never heard anything so tightened the bolts back up and nothing changed. Tried to put it in drive or reverse but it sounds like the gears are grinding and won’t move. I even tried disconnecting the battery. Still no change. Help😢

[@jakemir]

With the vehicle off and the key turn on and the vehicle in neutral on a flat surface set the switch to 4Lo. Go under the vehicle and see if the actuator is beeping or making any sounds. If the actuator is working it should make a sound trying to engage or disengage. If it is grinding it is between 4Hi and 4Lo. If there is no sound then there is no power to the actuator. I have another video showing another actuator connected outside the vehicle to verify the wiring works. Buy this cheap one to connect wiring and test a.co/d/1jm7MaE It should work without the vehicle engine running, but the key must be on and it must be in neutral. Also trying turning on center diff lock then switch back to 4Lo

[@douglangston]

I had my 2015 Tacoma go into 4Hi and 4lo just fine, but stuck once it was in 4low. I grabbed a light small hammer and LIGHTLY tapped the plastic actuator and after a few cycles on the 4 wheel drive switch, it unlocked. Maybe this might work someone else....

[@jakemir]

Thank you, I tried the tapping on mine a few times and it did not work. I ended up removing and replacing the actuator in another video without removing the transfer case. It is working well now. I think the motors get weak over time or fail from non use

[@giancabral-s7c]

mine got stuck couple of times too but all i did was put the 4x4 switch in the 2wD and put the vehicle in drive or reverse let it move just about a inch and it automatically comes out of 4x4 hi or low

[@avdo005]

Well it start working again after ? Is it hard to just replace the actuator with a new one so you don’t have to do this everytime ?

[@jakemir]

Should work fine after this. I have other videos showing how to replace the actuator

[@samanebrastradingcotractin2069]

I am going to do the same with my prado 2014.

[@Melardy111]

Hey man thanks for the great video. I have a 05 Sequoia but the layout of the actuator and transfer case looks exactly the same. I have a blinking 4LO light and the truck is stuck in 4LO, can't move it through any of the other stages. I tried your method but it doesn't seem to be working. Any suggestions? Thank you

[@jakemir]

When you turn the ignition on and change it from for low to four high, do you hear any motors underneath moving in the actuator? It sounds like your motor failed. The nice thing is the Sequoia only has one rod and that actuator can be removed. There are some videos out there to remove it. And you can install a new one. But first check to see if the motor is actually making any noises. Do not start the vehicle just put it in neutral with the tires blocked and I have someone to switch it from high to low in here any motors

[@krynicalg3825]

Helped me fix mine just now. Prec

[@ChayLife4]

Thank you so much! That worked for me!

[@jakemir]

Thank you for the positive feedback! I am Glad it worked for you too

[@angelpirela2678]

I have it stuck on h4, do I have to loosen the screws on which side?

[@jakemir]

Loosen the three 12mm bolts. One is easy to see and the other two are more difficult to see. Don’t remove them completely, just loosen then and turn the ignition on without starting and set the vehicle in neutral, set to 4Lo and when you loosen the three bolts, wiggle the actuator left and right and it will unbind and move

[@gabespach7624]

This works - thank you so much!

[@jakemir]

I’m glad it worked for you too!

[@dakotawhitaker8810]

So I’m having this same problem and have loosened up the bolts but I can’t get my actuator that loose think that’s what’s holding it up you got any tricks to getting that thing more loose? I have already kept it loose and switched it between 4LO and 4hi

[@jakemir]

The upper bolt may have to be really loose. After they are loose manually move the actuator back and forth until it moves. Keep the ignition on and listen to the actuator beeping. If there is no sound than there may not be any power to the actuator.

[@dakotawhitaker8810]

@@jakemir cool I’ll give that a try

[@RockyBalboa5]

Will this work on a 2014 sequoia ?

[@jakemir]

The part numbers are different although the operation is very similar so it should work the same. The shafts just get bound up and without loosening the three bolts the motors cannot overcome the binding

[@darylcruz4299]

I have tried this. eveytime is try to switch it on the knob i tightened the 3 bolts first. do you recommend trying to switch out with bolts loose?

[@jakemir]

Leave the bolts loose and then switch it into your gear. That’s what I did and it went right in and after it was engaged I slightly tighten them down and verified that it would go in and out and then snug them down completely

[@darylcruz4299]

@@jakemir just another question. its only my 4lo light on and flashing.is this your case as well?

[@darylcruz4299]

@@jakemir also i have 2hi,4hi,and 4 lo. which do i need to have it set at? cuz i know you cant go to 4lo unless you go on 4hi first

[@jakemir]

Yes, exactly the same issue. I was in 4HI but 4lo was flashing. It I tried to change to 4lo it would not and sometimes it would just keep beeping and I eventually unplugged the computer under the glove box or leave the switch in 4lo so it would not beep anymore even though I was in 4HI. This fix resolved all of that. Just loosening three bolt after a year of researching the issue. Mine was simply binding and the actuator was stuck. It works fine now.

[@jakemir]

@@darylcruz4299 I have the V8 so it only has 4HI or 4Lo. I do not have 2Hi.

[@haniko808cero6]

I have a 06 4runner with 2wd 4hi and 4Lo.. After I went off roading put it back to 2wd Took my 4runner to the main road but my 4wd didn't disengage.. What could be the issue And if I loosened up the actuator like u did in this video would that fix the problem.. I need help bcuz I ain't no mechanic

[@jakemir]

Try to move forward and backwards after you change to 2Hi. Is the light still showing 4WD? I would have someone listen to see if the 4WD is trying to engage. You will hear the motor try. If you hear it trying then loosen the three bolts and try it again. Only tighten the bolts after it works. If you do not hear the motor trying to move it then you have a voltage issue either a fuse or ground issue.

[@haniko808cero6]

@@jakemir thank you for responding back.. No light is on but when I drive it 4wd is still engaged even tho it's on 2wd

[@ATaMahmodi-t8d]

Great it was good teaching,, thanks a world

[@jakemir]

You are welcome

[@vezirhoda]

Would that work on a seqoya 2008

[@jakemir]

The part numbers are different although the operation is very similar so it should work the same. The shafts just get bound up and without loosening the three bolts the motors cannot overcome the binding

[@mauiboy96768]

Hard for me to tell which exact bolts you're talking about... BUT if it's the bolts to take off that part itself then unscrew until lose if that makes sense?

[@jakemir]

There are 312 mm bolts that hold the actuator against the transfer case. Loosen those three bolts, and it will allow you to manipulate the actuator enough to get it unstuck from binding.

[@gurnblanstein9816]

So you have to do that every time you want to switch it in and out of four wheel drive?

[@jakemir]

No, after I left it loose and it went into 4WD I tightened it and checked it going back to high and it was fine so I left it. It just gets bound and needs to be realigned. I have only had to do it one time

[@erecruitment9683]

Dude this happened to my 4Runner last December. Iv been driving around town with it stuck in 4lo but it doesn’t seem like it’s in 4lo. So Iv just been driving it around. But the thing is , it seems like it doesn’t shift good or as good. And that started when the 4wd messed up.

[@jakemir]

Try this video too. There are two motors if you have 4WD and Center diff lock. I replaced the actuator but beware, I went through three used ones before getting one with two good motors 2003-2009 4Runner replace transfer case actuator with removing the transfer case kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6KQdKipjLZkjdE

[@craigmoir2569]

It can create a fluid leak after this, correct? If so how do i fix the leak?

[@jakemir]

Yes, it is possible to create a fluid leak, but it is an O-ring, which is pretty durable and you do not need to remove the actuator itself. You are just loosening the bolts and rocking it back-and-forth. For some reason, sometimes these actuators bind up and get stuck, and when you rock them, it will unbind.

[@andreapiro7098]

Hi Jacob! To clarify, loosen bolts (with car on and in neutral?) leave them loose, switch to the gear you want, rattle the thing, verify its changed /listen for the clunk, tighten back up, verify you can now switch back and forth. Is that right? Car on and in neutral for all of it?

[@jakemir]

Ignition on, but it does not have to be started. Keep the vehicle in neutral with the tires blocked so it does not roll. Switch over to 4wheel low and listen for the sound underneath the vehicle at the actuator. If it is stuck, you’ll hear a beeping after about 15 seconds. then you can loosen the bolts. You can loosen them almost 1/ quarter inch out and then rock it back-and-forth until you hear it engage. I would then switch back into four wheel high and back to load to make sure it is moving back-and-forth and then re-tighten the bolts

[@andreapiro7098]

@@jakemir I just wanted to say thank you! I have a 2006 v8 and was stuck in 4LO. This is new to me and after the timing belt, water pump, valve covers, a new CV axle I was about to cry at the thought of an actuator. If I tried to go back to 4HI, the 4LO light would blink and trying to put it into any gear would initiate loud beeping. CDL seemed to work okay but sometimes slow. Drove it around the block to see if I could get it freed up, and the dash lit up and threw a P2772. I did indeed have beeping from the actuator itself which I hadn't heard because the beeping in the cabin was so loud. To find the proper bolts, I found it easiest to run my fingers along the housing and feel for the shape as its very tight down there. Do not need to remove any skids, and this is a metric 12 for anyone else finding this. One of them I had to use a box wrench because I couldn't fit the socket wrench in there. I backed them off a bit but was unable to wiggle it. Was going to go check and see if I could cycle it, then heard a loud bang as I was crawling out, and knew I was probably in luck. Checked and it was fixed. tightened everything back and cycled it a bunch of times on and off no problem. This is 100/10. THANK YOU!

[@jorgemonterroso6698]

I cannot find it on my 4Runner where you locate it

[@jakemir]

On the back of the transfer case of the transmission. It is a black plastic case about 6 inches long and has three bolts holding it to the side of the transfer case

[@pauldonahue8628]

Hey, I am having this same issue and had no luck with your method. I tried a lot of variations after reading through comments. Any other suggestions? Thanks for the video

[@jakemir]

What issues are you currently having? Will it not go into four-wheel-drive? When you have the vehicle turned off by the key turned on and the vehicle and neutral does the actuator beep?

[@pauldonahue8628]

@ yes the actuator beeps. It goes into 4H but not 4LO. I tried it with the actuator bolts loose, I tried tapping with a mallet while my wife engaged the switch. No luck!

[@jakemir]

That means the motor is bad. There are two internal motors; one for center diff lock and one for 4Lo. If your center diff lock works I would leave everything alone. 4Lo is rarely used, but center diff lock makes the the four wheels work together and the V8 is always in 4Hi anyway.

[@pauldonahue8628]

@ Thanks a lot Jake. Yes I think you’re correct. I’ll live with 4Hi

[@okenwaphilip9233]

This really helped me today Thanks man

[@jakemir]

I’m glad it helped. I’m working on another one to replace the actuator without removing the transfer case

[@okenwaphilip9233]

Okay will be hoping to aquire that

[@roblyons]

Has anyone been successful in trying this on a V6 4Runner with temporary 4wd? I have a 2008 V6 and 4lo hasn’t worked in years. Engaging 4wd and differential lock both work though.

[@jakemir]

There are two motors in the actuator. The top or first motor is for the Center diff lock and the top motor or back motor is for the hi low. You probably have a failed motor. If you turn on the ignition without starting the truck put it in neutral and change diff lock it 4Lo you should hear the motor from under and it will beep if it times out

[@roblyons]

@@jakemir thanks. That’s helpful. Didn’t think the center diff was in the same actuator but it makes sense. I know when attempting to go into 4lo I can hear a faint beep from under the 4Runner.

[@jakemir]

@@roblyons that beeping is when it times out. It will be easier to if you do not start the vehicle, keep it neutral and have the ignition on. Then you can hear if it is actually moving the motor or trying to move the motor. If you loosen the three bolts, you should be able to wiggle the actuator left and right and it will make a loud bang noise when it moves but if the motor is failed, it will just beep because it is not moving.

[@roblyons]

@@jakemir got it. I will give this a try on Saturday. Thanks again for responding.

[@Theweldingmillennial]

I've owned my 2004 since 2018 had 130k on it, now has 170K. two days ago was the first time it ever shifted into 4Lo. I shifted it in and out every few months for years. One trick you can try is being on a slight hill. The truck must be in "N" or the computer freaks out shifting to 4Lo. The slight hill will allow you to let the vehicle roll a tiny amount and will allow the gears in the transfer case to move without causing the computer and light to beep/flash. I probably only shifted in and out of 4Lo less then 500 times in over the years trying to get it to work. You could probably sit in the driveway and shift it a whole bunch over a weekend and work it lose. Now it shifts in and out of 4Lo fine no hill, foot on the brake, pops in once "D" is engaged. many people believe using the 4Lo once month is the best way to keep the actuators working.

[@erecruitment9683]

I did it and it worked man and my 4wd is back working but my 4lo is starting to blink again any thoughts ?

[@badgerhunter7248]

Do you have the v8 too? Mines doing the same thing and I keep resetting it but it just goes back to flickering and eventually beeping like in the video

[@jakemir]

It may have a weak or failed motor in the actuator. I made a video replacement for the actuator but it was difficult to find a good used one. Do not buy the Amazon one it broke in three cycles. I had to buy three on eBay before finding one that both motors worked

[@toddmiller2239]

I tried it and it didn't work. What else should I try?

[@jakemir]

Did you loosen all three of the 12 mm bolts to the point you could move it easily back-and-forth? Remember you do not have to have the vehicle running to do this. I would recommend keeping the vehicle in neutral on a flat surface and put some blocks, so it only can roll a little bit forward and backward while you Move the actuator. is it making the beeping noise? I have another video on removing the actuator and replacing it to, but yours may be just binding.

[@toddmiller2239]

Yes, it is beeping. I'm going to try it again this weekend. I moved it around pretty good but I may have had it in park. I will put it in neutral. @@jakemir

[@toddmiller2239]

I had to replace the actuator@@jakemir

[@jakemir]

Did you see the other video! 4Runner V8 Aisin SAT-003 4WD Actuator Replacement Full Video 36410-60093 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnzKc5KNedOnqrM

[@uriespi]

I have a b8 Mine doesn’t even flash or beep. What can it be ?

[@jakemir]

It could be a bad four-wheel-drive switch, or there is a balloon fuse going to the controller underneath the dash glove box. You do not have to take out the glove box. Just take out the 10 mm screw underneath the glove box and pull the panel down and the four-wheel-drive controller is connected to the panel. Is your ABS light on?

[@uriespi]

@@jakemir what should I do with that ? And no it’s not

[@jakemir]

@@uriespi check fuse first. If fuse is good remove the selector switch to test that it is working. If your switch works and fuse is good you may need a new 4WD Controller. It is the silver box under the glove box.

[@ValkoDeath]

My 4LO light is flashing but not beeping on the dash like that. Does it beep like that because you were in R instead of N? I tried this but it did not work for me. My procedure: With the vehicle turned off, I loosened the 3 bolts and I was able to wiggle the actuator, kind of like you do in your video but not as much movement (all 3 bolts were very loose). I then tightened bolts and tried to engage 4LO but no luck. The light is flashing and actuator is beeping which I hear when I am under the vehicle. I then loosened all 3 bolts and tried to engage it with the bolts loose but it did not do the trick. I was being quite careful because I didn't want to damage anything. Is the binding from a sideways movement or should I try to pull it outwards? I appreciate any tips! thanks for the video.

[@jakemir]

Make sure you are actually loosening the correct top bolt on the actuator. There are two bolts up there and one of them is holding the actuator and the other one is a cover bolt. The first time I tried this, I put it on the wrong bolt. verify the top bolt is the actual bolt holding the actuator assembly. I just don’t think you have all the bolts loosen because the whole actuator should move 1 to 2 inches up and down or side to side and you’ll immediately feel it bind and free up.

[@ajsharma5605]

Would this work for a v6 that won’t go into 4high and 4Lo?

[@jakemir]

I believe the actuator on the V6 is similar to the VA although the VA does not have 2 Wheel Dr. function, only for high and four low. Turn the ignition on without starting the vehicle and then switch it to four-wheel-drive and see if you can hear the motor moving. The actuator should be making some kind of noise. If there is no sound, then it could be a fuse. Otherwise it will be binding. If you hear a beeping sound inside that transfer case actuator, that is a sign that it could be binding and this would work.

[@jakemir]

When you loosen the bolts are you able to physically move the actuator? It should move about an inch back and fourth. Do not start the vehicle. Try this with the wheels blocked and the vehicle in neutral. If it is beeping it is stuck and in an error code.

[@Brenden083]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@republicoverwatch5718]

Thank you brother

[@yuriykoghuch8646]

Thanks man

[@leesommer5871]

What size socket?

[@Ioading...10]

12mm

[@jakemir]

12mm

[@leesommer5871]

@@jakemir thanks.

[@leesommer5871]

@@jakemirI rewatched and you did identify the size socket. Also, I was thinking there might be some corrosion on the linkage. Had you considered taking off and applying some lubricant?

[@jakemir]

@@leesommer5871 here is a link where I replace the actuator. I also have a encoder or clocking video showing the insides. I found the biggest issue it the motors fail. I installed a used actuator and it took three different ones to find one that both motors worked 2003-2009 4Runner replace transfer case actuator with removing the transfer case kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6KQdKipjLZkjdE

[@Alxjguzman]

Thank you

[@ahmedgalib8463]

Save the time in unplug the battery for 2 minutes I hade the same issue

[@jakemir]

I tried disconnecting the battery and also touching the positive and negative terminals after the battery was disconnected to discharge all the computers, and that did not work for me. My actuator was actually bound, and I had to loosen the bolt to unbind it.