Toyota Tundra Transfer Case Stuck on 4x4

[@RocioRodriguez-ye1gc]

Thank you very much for your video, it helped me a lot, it's not stuck anymore, but I'm afraid to activate the 4x4 since for now I don't have any money, and I'm tired, because I watched a lot of videos and none of them helped me like yours, I worked at night and I haven't slept, I'm very happy that after 5 years since you posted your video, you continue to help a lot of people, Thank you.

[@theotherguy3083]

@@RocioRodriguez-ye1gc thank you so much. Please like and subscribe to support me.

[@RocioRodriguez-ye1gc]

I already did it, thanks again

[@alexanderwayne9890]

Thanks man! Very helpful. I have a GEN 2 tundra. But this explains what’s going on. Right now, I have a wheel sensor. That’s bad, can’t resolve the issue. It’s stuck in four wheel high. So I need to override the position of the transfer case. And put it back in 2 Wheel Dr. so I can actually operate the vehicle properly on paved roads. This is super helpful. Thank you.

[@VermontHomesteadWorks]

I searched for this info all day, only to find "test this terminal to this terminal" and I got so frustrated that I gave up. I watched some unrelated videos, and this finally popped up on my feed. THANK YOU! It's such a simple answer to a simple question, yet so hard to find with stupid algorithms getting in the way!

[@oscarmaldonado5263]

Damn, I really wish I saw this before all other videos,, i would of started from there, I was able to fix my 4wd, Thank you !!.

[@Jysmiles]

Nice. I need to replace the Transfer Case Shift Motor on my Suburban. It shifted to 4Lo from 2wd drive the other day. lol

[@aaronmcconnell4624]

Thank you so much for explaining this. This video is Gold

[@mikeheckathorn5692]

Was looking into swapping out for a manual transfer. When I first got my truck the guy before never used the 4x4.

[@dang25272549]

Thanks sooo much . Your explanation is exactly right on the target. After a week l tried to find the right answer .Yes ....l don't forget to hit a subscribe button for sure 😁😁😁😁.

[@bryanrick]

Great video!

[@chupalia]

good job

[@NorthernEXpeditions]

Good info to know if my actuator ever goes out

[@TheMexysexican]

Bello the other guy. I have learned quite a bit from your videos and appreciate them. I was wondering if you have any videos of the inside of the t case. I have metal shavings in mine and wanna dig into it. But wanted to do so research first to know what I'm getting into. Thanks again for the videos.

[@theotherguy3083]

Sorry I just saw this inquiry. Sad to say that I don't.

[@RosemarieOrtiz-w5y]

I know this is an old thread.. but I’m stuck. I got the rod all the way in but it doesn’t move freely. When I put the car in drive the engine reves but doesn’t move in drive or reverse. It only moves when the rod can spin freely. What am I doing wrong? 0:49

[@DD-Aerial-Photography]

Great video

[@relaxeful]

i learned something here thank you!

[@samrugtiv3839]

Well done my friend.

[@qusaykambal6903]

Hi Did the diff lock is together with the this actuator or he is alone

[@theotherguy3083]

What?

[@lennybarbecho6031]

great video good information. I have a 02 4R stuck on 4wd now I know what to do. thanks

[@MrTonyman4575]

Also can I do this without taking out the transfer case from truck?

[@blessedohanaoverland]

Should that rod be that hard to move in and out? Or should it move more freely?

[@theotherguy3083]

There are detents built inside. So this is normal.

[@blessedohanaoverland]

@@theotherguy3083 ah ok. Should that also be the same with models with the electronic switches, like the 2nd gen sequoia, tundra, etc? Thank you!

[@theotherguy3083]

@@blessedohanaoverland it should. But I am not familiar with the second gen

[@winemillerbrian]

How do I zero out the actuator for the transfer case. I know to push in the rod on case when installing. But how do I hook connections on actuator to me sure it's also zeroed out before installing.

[@jesusantonio2200]

Great video, very Informative. Thank you.

[@KamranShalkot]

Very nice info !

[@nohyphens]

Okay. So I assemble the actuator with the shaft in neutral, right? (*all the way in) Thanks for your informative videos.

[@theotherguy3083]

Make sure it is in neutral before you mount your actuator motor

[@nohyphens]

@@theotherguy3083 Thank you very much!

[@theotherguy3083]

@@nohyphens please support my channel by liking and subscribing

[@nohyphens]

@@theotherguy3083 done and done

[@theotherguy3083]

@@nohyphens did it work?

[@winemillerbrian]

Please help with electrical connections for zeroing out the actuator.

[@Balzzack]

So my question is my why does my light keep flashing when i go 2wd. 4x4 works and engages fine but when i go back in to 2wd and i can hear and feel it the light flashes .I did replace the 4wd high sensor switch and it worked for a few times now it does it again I did remove the actuator and check it everything is clean.. now that i seen your video wonding if i need to pull it and make sure its all the way in. I even bought another transfer case to use the actuator a d it still doesn't work. Any ideas

[@theotherguy3083]

If you are pulling your actuator out make sure your 4x4 switch is switched to neutral or off. Then manually switch the actuator rod to neutral when you reinstall the actuator

[@kjsig]

how do you knock the shaft back in when the transfer case is still on the vehicle? does the vehicle have to be in neutral and on blocks? or can it be on the ground in park?

[@DirtBikes_MathGarden]

It seems it depends on the year. I have a second gen Tacoma and I am unable to move the shaft in or out (stuck in 4HI [middle position]). I’ve just read that this generation’s transfer case supposedly has a damned locking mechanism to keep the rod from slipping out of whatever “drive” you were in. Really frustrating to encounter this when I thought I could just bang it in. Still looking for more info on this

[@jasonulrich3818]

I'm stuck in 4 hi as well. Has anyone found a fix?

[@DirtBikes_MathGarden]

Jason Ulrich yes! I just fixed my truck. Was stuck in 4HI. For me, it was my transfer case actuator that went bad. A vacuum hose on it had disconnected, and so water got inside and destroyed the motor and corroded the sensors. The first thing I would do is check your transfer case actuator and see if it is in good condition. I am thinking about making a video on it soon since the information on this crucial part seems to be slim.

[@147andreluiz]

Nice, thanks.

[@markwatson2814]

Thanks for helping me

[@hmongmeskas7445]

Thanks bro 👍

[@joeltell]

So, Mine got stuck in 4 lo. I manually pushed the rod in to the neutral position, but it's still in low range. Any suggestions?

[@williamb2854]

After watching...why doesn't Toyota make it less complicated?? Eliminate all the actuator BS , and run a direct shifter lever, right to the rod at the transfer case. Too many censors,selinoids and BS that fail after years of service. Just a thought...keep it simple!!

[@chadjohnson5137]

Awesome video thank you so much

[@jimmypage4162]

Great video. I have a ‘95 V6 4X4 auto..just decked the heads new in&exh valves,seats,guides..cam shim adjustment.. I gotta pretty bad vibration 65-80 I see the output shaft on t-case has quite a bit of slop I can take driveshaft right at output shaft and wobble back and forth a good 1/8 inch I put on jackstands in drive and see the driveshaft & transfer case output shaft wobbling up/down how difficult is it to do the bearing? Can I just pull the rear cover off remove snap ring and pull out the what I assume is a bad bearing and press in a new one? This truck was junkyard bound I saved her and she still being a bitch! It’s a clean truck almost perfect body but damn!

[@robbyota5598]

I thought all Toyota's had twin sticks? Double up transfer.

[@theotherguy3083]

Hahahaha. Good one!!!

[@theotherguy3083]

You put twin stick on a IFS and you'll bound to break the IFS cv joints. Lol

[@robbyota5598]

@@theotherguy3083, it helps by slowing down everything. Instead of 4 speeds, 1,2,3,od on 4hi and 4low you have 16 combinations.

[@theotherguy3083]

@@robbyota5598 I know it does when it goes down hill. However, due to the crawl ratio, it also exerts tremendous force on the CV joints, which is the weakest link on IFS.

[@robbyota5598]

@@theotherguy3083 , Very true, but most guys do run IFS with them. I don't know if they upgrade the axles or anything. I know the torque is very high. This was one of their show trucks normally running with open differentials and IFS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYq6qn2li5eibLc

[@jesusantonio2200]

I have an issue where my tacoma only moves if in 4hi or 4lo. 2003 automatic 4x4

[@lpathana30]

So that mean my add actuator is stuck the front actuator? Or the transfer actuator that cause my 06, tundra 4lo 4 hi not to engage..

[@jeffreypowell4987]

My livid blinking installed front still doesn’t work any suggestions

[@theotherguy3083]

What kinda rig

[@jeffreypowell4987]

@@theotherguy3083 2000 Toyota

[@theotherguy3083]

Remove tc actuator. Then actuate the rod to neutral and reinstall the actuator

[@jeffreypowell4987]

@@theotherguy3083 the front doesn’t have a rod. I haven’t tried back one I did front cause I saw it was a used part please help me

[@lowellguzman7249]

Ok, great video. My 4x4 Hi and Lo do engage but when I disengage the Hi, the dash light (HI) stays blinking. Mine is a 2004 Tundra. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@theotherguy3083]

well when you disengage and it blinks it means either it is stuck on 4wd or your tc actuator isnt working. have you check?

[@humbertosrperez]

Awesome

[@miguelvasquez2513]

What year for a tundra I have a 2010 the actuator would be the same ?

[@theotherguy3083]

This is for 1st Gen Tundra. Not sure about 2nd generation

[@kenvanguard9144]

so when you install the new accelerator, it needs to be in neutral correct?

[@theotherguy3083]

Correct.

[@kenvanguard9144]

@@theotherguy3083 what about the turn button, what position does it has to be on...2wd selection position also? right now it's not coming out of 4wd. The front actuator on the front diff is replace OEM brand new. Everytime I start the engine it selects its self to 4wd low, I have select it to 4wd high just to drive.

[@theotherguy3083]

@@kenvanguard9144 so if you have removed your actuator motor, before you install, make sure your button is switched to 2wd, your tc is neutral. Once they are set up in neutral and 2wd, install the actuator motor.

[@waelabdelmajeed4999]

good job . can you please show me how to align the round gear inside the actuater cap because i took it apart and dont know how to put it back again . your help will be highly appreciated

[@theotherguy3083]

It us the opposite of Removal. It isn't difficult to figure it out.

[@theotherguy3083]

Here is the video that I made on Removal. Install is the reverse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZXLaaeircuapLc

[@waelabdelmajeed4999]

Thanks for replying. But I meant the brown plastic gear inside the actuater with a metal attached to it I'll see if I can send you a pic of it. By the way my sequia has a lever to shift from HI to LO

[@theotherguy3083]

@@waelabdelmajeed4999 send a photo to me at [e-mail]

[@waelabdelmajeed4999]

Sent. Check your email

[@bjeff1981]

I've got the V8 4Runner w/ full-time 4 wheel drive. I keep reading that you can't just pull the actuator off of mine...that it will throw off the alignment within the actuator. Is that true? Really don't want to pull my whole transfer case for the leaking actuator o-ring...

[@AvelynFranco]

I have 2016 tundra 4hi and 4 lo are both blinking I don't have a 4wd even I turn the knob it won't turn to 4wd what might be the problem? do you have video how to trouble shoot/fix this problem. TIA

[@twill9278]

I've got a first-generation Tundra with a manual 5 speed transmission. It has a lever sticking out of the tunnel, so Im guessing this video doesnt apply to me.

[@MrTonyman4575]

1st time Sequoia owner. Mine is stuck in 4hi I want 2wd. Am I aiming for it to be in neutral to be in 2wd?

[@theotherguy3083]

@@MrTonyman4575 yes

[@theotherguy3083]

But make sure your actuator is working properly

[@MrTonyman4575]

@@theotherguy3083 Toyota said my transfer case gears are seized. Having said that. Can I still push the rod in and will it go to 2w?

[@theotherguy3083]

@@MrTonyman4575 possibly

[@MrTonyman4575]

@@theotherguy3083 thank you kindly for your time.

[@SourCider]

Can I drive the actuator in with 12v?

[@theotherguy3083]

I suppose, but you gotta know the polarity of the harness, or you'll risk shortening the motor.

[@SourCider]

@@theotherguy3083 thank you for the video! I replaced my front actuator while being in 4x4 and I think this video is going to be a big help!!!!

[@matthewsedeen9242]

Why would a 08 tundra be stuck in 2 WD?

[@theotherguy3083]

Sometime the electric actuator gets bogged with water and die like that

[@gailhigh3060]

Is there a reason that there would be a lot of resistence against that rod to keep it going back in to get back in neutral? I can move the rod back and forth manually to get into neutral, 4hi and 4 lo. My actuator can push the rod out into 4hi and 4lo, but for some reason doesn't seem to have the strength to pull the rod back into neutral position. I know the actuator works because I took out the little spline gear so that the actuator was not under load and it will spin both directions (in/out) when i push the buttons in the truck. Could there be an issue with the transfer case itself? Why would that rod be sticking and not going back in? Any advice would b helpful.

[@gotta-jibboo9139]

Did you ever figure that out?

[@gailhigh3060]

@@gotta-jibboo9139 I did. Some of the internal workings of the actuator had rusted out. So the actuator would push the transfer case into 4hi/4lo position, but could not pull it back out.

[@juliusonethree9699]

Does the 2wd tundra use the same transmission as the 4wd? And if so would swapping in 4wd components be simple?

[@theotherguy3083]

I am not sure on that. You may have to do some research on it.

[@agalicia71]

You would have to use a j shift transfer case unless you want to deal with the electrical problems.

[@christianhamwele511]

advice, I have Toyota Hilux 2.5 d4d 4x2, can I replace my 4x2 gearbox and put 4x4 and add transfer case onto the same engine?

[@benzun9600]

Werr can I buy a transfer case for 2004 4 runner?

[@theotherguy3083]

You can get then from the local junk yard between 250 to 350.

[@ricomendoza6577]

Hi man, i have a question If i what activated manually with 12v the 4wd actuator of my Tundra 2000 wich wire I should 12v and ground ? The red one with 12v and the white and black with ground ? Or red one + grey with 12v and white black with ground ? Thank you

[@theotherguy3083]

Why would you want to activate it manually?

[@ricomendoza6577]

@@theotherguy3083 because i want to know if it works

[@theotherguy3083]

@@ricomendoza6577 i used to have the wiring diagram for it. Not sure where I put it. You might want to check with the dealer or Facebook tundra forums on it.

[@ricomendoza6577]

@@theotherguy3083 ok thanks

[@ricomendoza6577]

@@theotherguy3083 do you have a private account to talk like messenger o ig ? I have a big trouble with my 4wd

[@martynjames5963]

I have a 2001 Hilux LN167 and when I put it in 4x4 with the diff locks on it jumps out back to 2H when I set off. 4x4 Low works fine. It does not jump out of 4H when the diff locks are off. Any idea what might be happening? What do I need to look at?

[@winemillerbrian]

I can get my 4x4 light to stop flashing, when I turn on the vehicle I push the 4low with the 4x4 button pushed already, I get a loud beep and 4x4 light stays lit. But not actually on I don't think. Then when I push button to disengage light flashes again.

[@theotherguy3083]

Did you put your truck in neutral before shifting to 4lo?

[@winemillerbrian]

@@theotherguy3083 the only way my 4x4 light stops flashing ever is if 4x4 hi push button is pushed in and I first start truck and push 4low then and only then I get a loud beep and 4x4 hi lights stop flashing but don't seem to be engaging... then when I try to turn it off 4x4 hi lights start flashing again

[@theotherguy3083]

@@winemillerbrian what model is your rig

[@winemillerbrian]

@@theotherguy3083 2001 Tundra sr5 I have changed both actuators and 4x4 control module...I'm wondering if the transfer case actuator wasn't clocked correctly when I purchased I know about the transfer case shift rod but wondering how to zero the actuators maybe...idk anymore

[@theotherguy3083]

@@winemillerbrian if you can, remove the actuator and then set the tc to neutral, then reinstall the actuator. Maybe that will help

[@robertogarcia35]

gracias pero repites la mismo en todo el video

[@kiwionarope]

My 1988 FJ62 is stuck in 4L, pain in the ass...

[@jeffreypowell4987]

Mine light is blinking no 4-4

[@dangda-ww7de]

This is why i dont want to get 4x4, 2 wheels drive is ok, less problem.

[@theotherguy3083]

Depending on the reason.

[@Asian_Connection]

Neutral is 2H

[@ambersichting7108]

I have 2019 Toyota Tundra stuck in 4Lo

[@theotherguy3083]

You should still have warranty. Take it to the dealer