Gen 2.5 4wd not engaging

[nomadsurfer]

Hi forum

I found a few threads but wanted to pick your brains about this:

Following the excellent troubleshooting guide posted on another thread, I found a couple things unplugged, which I didn’t recognize.

The circled photo shows them re-plugged but I can’t find out where the plug goes in the second photo.

It’s above the vacuum canister for the 4wd system, but there is nothing to attach it to?



I tried moving the axle actuator, and it moves freely - although not into the axle.

Also it seems like the transfer case doesn’t engage 4hi completely. I can hear it slipping, under the car if i try to move it in 4hi, but in 4hi lock, the transfer case doesn’t grind, but still no front drive.

Any ideas? Or point me to another thread?

Thanks

 

[nomadsurfer]

Ha! Ive read that too!

The previous owner says they never used the 4wd other than when his daughter went to college, 7 years ago?

I just wanted to know where that second plug went because i sure don’t see any where to plug it in...

 

[nomadsurfer]

I’m surprised no one knows what this plug is for?




I crawled under the car again today and everything in sight is connected.

Anyone?

 

[nomadsurfer]

Thanks for the response. That link is excellent and what I was looking for!

I knew You guys would have the goods!

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[nomadsurfer]

Regarding your tough love, uhm, all my cars have been 20+ years old...

60 series LC, 2nd gen 4runner , air cooled vws, motorcycles, and countless others over the years. I don’t mind wrenching and would rather have a car I can fix myself.

So yeah, i get what you’re saying. All i was looking for was what that loose plug was for, and you provided a great link.

Cheers