4x4 Actuator maintenance and 4x4 actuator pipe replacement (shown on an L200 pick up)

Keep your actuator well greased up - use it every 10 days or so, regardless - even if you never leave the tarmac !!
If you are stuck in 4 wheel drive - you cannot select 2 wheel drive you probably have a failing 4WD disengage solenoid, or a stuck actuator - the default setting for these select transmissions, is generally 4 wheel drive - so any failings will result in you being unable to use 2 wheel drive.
Keeping this small part in tip-top condition is simple - lets see.
If you have issues, go back and watch our "Are you stuck in 4x4 mode ? cannot select 2 wheel drive ? this could be the issue" episode (link ... • Are you stuck in 4x4 m... ) the valve 4x4 Disengage (or Disconnect) Solenoid 4WD vacuum actuator is a simple diagnose watch and see.
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[@saimkhanafridi]

the only video on KZbin which actually properly explains the 4x4 flashing problem.. its a reoccurring problem in almost all pajeroes. Thanks a lot mate!!!

[@DrivenMadShow]

Very kind Saim, we struggled to find anything and its such a simple fix

[@Machine-rx6wf]

I've just bought my first 4x4 so not sure yet how this all works. It is a:l200 k74 2005 and its flashing green so could someone explain problem / fix, thanks

[@HealthSupercharger]

I have a flashing 4x4 light on my 98 Montero Sport and I believe front differential is not engaged because front tire was not working when climbing a moderate slope. The back tire was free spinning only.

[@jbh2761]

It’s a triton issue as well in Aust , bloody flashing light for 4x4 ..ordered the solenoid of eBay for 20 bucks and following thru with the actuator lube job … thanks guys , saved me heaps of bucks 👍👍👍👍

[@DrivenMadShow]

Wooo hooo - love a bit of easy fix cash saving - its obvious when you know, at first we thought it was knackered $$$$$$$$$ cheers

[@crankshaftculture]

Great video. Thanks! Getting that rubber boot back on-even with the tab-is still tricky.

[@DrivenMadShow]

Especially when covered in grease - believe it or not, think that went back on, first go - then we took it off again (cannot recall why) its was a bugger to get back on.

[@eliminatorpest4553]

Its a bloomin nightmare to get on !!!!! @@DrivenMadShow

[@dominicbaylis2538]

Smashing info shall be exploring .

[@DrivenMadShow]

Best of luck - hope its an easy one !

[@mattcranny5110]

I’m getting that problem as well in my Triton 2008

[@DrivenMadShow]

Hope this solves it

[@eliminatorpest4553]

I'm on day 3 of trying to get that bloody rubber boot back on :-) I tried the bottom on pull tab ~ the tab came off and things are now interesting ~ I have the ZX1 grease.....it is good stuff, using it everywhere now .....

[@DrivenMadShow]

You can do it ! its a bugger

[@eliminatorpest4553]

@@DrivenMadShow It's back on !!!! , what a tester, slippier than a slippy thing....your vids awesome inspiration and wealth of info ~ thank you :-)

[@DrivenMadShow]

@@eliminatorpest4553 Bosh! delighted, long coffee break well earned ...

[@mikees60]

Morning gent's. Nath with the innuendos, probably not intended.

[@DrivenMadShow]

He is still at Innuendo Bingo school :)

[@elmarautenbach3154]

Informative. After checking my actuator, I noticed that the oilseal on the front diff is leaking. Can you do a video on the replacement of the oil seals on the diff please?

[@DrivenMadShow]

We have not done that specific job as yet, but will get there eventually - these may help as close and principle will be similar - appreciate you taking the time to comment ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ6Qh516pahmp6M .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZC3fWiPltJ2eac

[@lenineder]

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing. What type of grease do you use for the actuator? Thanks in advance!

[@DrivenMadShow]

Too kind :) - any Red Rubber Grease will do the job ( used in the automotive industry in hydraulic and braking systems to protect & lubricate rubber bushes, seals and o-rings. It is also a good choice for use on brake caliper rebuild jobs. This grease compound is designed to preserve rubber and help prevent it deteriorating and cracking over time ) no idea why red is there, other than they seem to all be coloured red ?

[@blainemcmillan6228]

What happens if my actuator is stuck how do I free it up

[@DrivenMadShow]

It’s best to give it a soak in penetrating fluid and try to move it with some soft grip pliers. You don’t want to mark/damage the rod. If that doesn’t work I think it’s best to replace it with a new. Ps if it does come free, make sure to grease it after 👍 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@andrewrobinson2869]

My i0 eill not go into into 4wdlow. Coukf this be the problem. I just bought it but wads told they never usef 4wd Any help appeiciated Regards Andy Australia

[@DrivenMadShow]

More than likely its the actuator Andy - if it was the solenoid, you could not select 2WD - have a read of ..... 4wheeldriveguide.com/why-your-four-wheel-drive-wont-work-simple-solutions/ ....... as this explains it very well - first try is to lube your actuator as we show in this episode and try to select 4Wlow and hope it works !! Otherwise follow the guide in the link. Best of luck !!

[@shawnkaitwaroo5501]

Boss good

[@DrivenMadShow]

Thank you

[@andrewadam9544]

what id and od are those pipes please ? need to order online !

[@DrivenMadShow]

Hi there, I got 3mm vacuum hose. Here’s the link. AIEX 3 mm de diâmetro interior 3 m de alta temperatura mangueira de vácuo de silicone, alto desempenho linha de tubo de vácuo para uso em radiadores de veículos (preto) amzn.eu/d/iyewuL0

[@jabersfishing6326]

Hi my car doesnt move when i put it in 4L range but 4H and 2H works fine any tips?

[@DrivenMadShow]

We are not experts in any way ! - the main point is yours an auto ? if it is, check out the transmission solenoid (electronic not like ours) - if a manual, then we could only guess (not very helpful) but 4L cannot be engaging leaving you in a neutral of some sort - get a really short video clip of you moving from 4H to 4L and what happens - then post it on the L200 facebook page or a page for your vehicle, someone else will have experienced it before, without seeing it in action, its guess work (I assume no error codes are coming up - ours is too old to have them :) )

[@harwoods11]

Would've been nice to have actually seen the newly greased actuator moving in/,out of 4 wheel drive

[@DrivenMadShow]

Good point - Murdock was on the lift as I recall & we were in the middle of a different job - a comment on another vid asked us to do this one (if that makes sense :)

[@cellass7713]

Is this the same problem as when the CD lock light flash?

[@DrivenMadShow]

We cannot answer that, sorry - if you have a problem, then vehicle year dependant, will be electronic (so codes need to be read) - also depends on what you are doing at the time - my Panda, if we are on loose dirt etc, flashes the diff lock to tell me its working / engaging - but not during a trip to the shops etc. Our L200 does not had a center diff and engagement is all manual.

[@eliminatorpest4553]

Some greases will degrade rubber, especially as need to pack this boot....tricky to find a good all round grease that will lube and not eat away at rubber boots.............

[@DrivenMadShow]

I have used ZX1 products for 25 years + ( not so much now, due to the import aggro and monster costs in Portugal - run out, bar a tiny bit of grease) if you can get some at a reasonable cost, it is really good gear www.team-zx1.com/micro-%c2%b5-zx1-supergrease.html

[@eliminatorpest4553]

@@DrivenMadShow Thank you ~ will have a look at that grease, very much appreciated.....and your vids have been an awesome help ! Think zx1 is made in uk ? and im in the land of wales so prices hopefully bit better...

[@DrivenMadShow]

No worries, you should be able to get it easily (its still not cheap stuff) - when I decided to jack it all in, we narrowed our new life to Cardiff ( I love it - don't take this the wrong way, people laughed because we holidayed in Newport a few times ( mainly Welsh people to be honest😂)) Cork in Ireland and here in Portugal - the sun won, its a pain for a stupid Englishman trying to learn the lingo, but I am in a t-shirt and shorts 😎 makes it all worthwhile !

[@eliminatorpest4553]

@@DrivenMadShow I have family living in Spain.....jealous of the flip flop life ~ wellies are the welsh flip flops ! Rained for last 20 days and more to come.......so fully understand Portugal and not jealous at all ! Grease is on expensive side....butt happier to spend a bit more knowing its doing its thing.....

[@khangarkarrar7800]

At 2:26 there was a sketch of the all actuator system , can you send me link for it?

[@DrivenMadShow]

Here you go Khanger ... images.app.goo.gl/JxcyDaG29gaAHXFH9

[@khangarkarrar7800]

@@DrivenMadShow sorry the link didn't work !

[@DrivenMadShow]

images.app.goo.gl/ErQdX531kD4TJSYB6 - give this a try :) and I have posted it on our facebook page - facebook.com/igniti0n

[@cassiemgasnola9443]

What if you did all of that and it's still flashing

[@DrivenMadShow]

Is the actuator moving and actually engaging 4wd? If not then it’s most likely time for a new actuator. Let us know if you solve the issue. Best of luck!

[@cassiemgasnola9443]

Mitsubishi colt 2.8tdi 4x4 double

[@DrivenMadShow]

🤞🏼

[@panyalvius1]

What sort of greece did u guys used ?

[@DrivenMadShow]

I am a massive fan of ZX1 products, pricey but i like them - just personal - so their grease was used www.team-zx1.com/products.html

[@panyalvius1]

@@DrivenMadShow many thanks.. i was strugling with my 4x4 blinking until i saw ir video gr8 job and realy helpful... do u have a diagram to share of aolenoid connectivity which pipe goes where

[@DrivenMadShow]

I don't - sorry - we just replaced one at a time as we changed it (it's not here or I would photograph it - I can do that if you need me too, but Nath is away at the mo) I did a search "mitsubishi l200 vacuum pipes diagram" and a few come up - all look dam confusing to a simple bloke like me to be honest !! so not suggesting one, have a look (best of luck !)

[@aidenmaher6434]

How hard is it to replace, if its damaged?

[@DrivenMadShow]

The actuator is a doddle - Nath is just about to film that - just confirm the length and set the nex exactly as the old (unless setting is the issue) - a boost gauge will help (spend more than 10p on an ebay one - I suggest digital readout) get the boost correctly set (under and over as as bad as each other - overboost does not equal tyre shredding performance increases - normally a drop in power)

[@Uppaaa]

@@DrivenMadShow How does a boost gauge affect the diff actuator?

[@DrivenMadShow]

@@Uppaaa It doesn't, it just helped identify the boost pressure and showed over bost ( which we did not know was happening ).

[@danielmonteiro2161]

The language is so nice and sexy

[@DrivenMadShow]

😂