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Transfer switch indicator

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by HomeStar4Runner, Jan 20, 2020.

  1. Jan 20, 2020 at 8:35 PM
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    HomeStar4Runner

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    New to the forum....1992 22RE 5Spd. (I think an RF1A T-Case).

    Has anyone changed the transfer indicator switch on passenger side / top of the transfer case? If so, how did you get a wrench on it? Did you have to drop the transfer case? Does anyone know the exact part number for this switch location? (I suspect there are more than one but I have yet to learn for sure). I just picked this one up last week, my first 'Runner. Factory rims coming soon.

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  2. Jan 21, 2020 at 6:53 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome, looks to be in decent condition.
     
  3. Jan 21, 2020 at 9:23 AM
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    Thank you, yes it's pretty good, typical Toyota stuff wrong with it though. A few switches and relays are bad.
     
  4. Jan 22, 2020 at 4:51 AM
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    Surely SOMEBODY has done this repair????
     
  5. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:07 AM
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    Dark Knight

    Dark Knight Get off my lawn

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    How about a pass through socket wrench. Or an open end?
     
  6. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:28 AM
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    Thank you Dark Knight, have you successfully accessed the switch with either tool? Do you know the size? 24mm, 27mm? I don't own a pass through or a box end that large if that's the case. (couldn't find the switch's bolt diameter anywhere either). I'd like to know which one works so I can buy the right tools. Thanks
     
  7. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:35 AM
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    Dark Knight Get off my lawn

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    I have not. Many times when I’m in this situation I measure close as I can with a measuring tape and buy a couple wrenches; use the one that fits and take back the others.
     
  8. Jan 29, 2020 at 4:13 AM
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    HomeStar4Runner

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    Update: I finally got the switch swapped out. I purchased a 27mm box end wrench from HF, you can get them at Menards too. I had to almost cut the entire wrench in half in order to have enough space to make a turn of the switch. I changed it and whaddayaknow I now have 4wd for the firs time since I've owned it!
     
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