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Looking for others experience re shifting into 4hi

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by importman, Mar 27, 2023.

  1. Mar 27, 2023 at 5:22 AM
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    importman

    importman [OP] The mountains are calling and I must go...

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    Hi Guys, I guess this is a rather subjective question. In your experience, how long does it take for your runner to shift into 4hi and do you have to "help" it? My 05 has 345K on it and I'm wondering if the actuator motor is getting weak. After I turn the switch to 4hi it flashes the two lights and it seems like it's not going to shift. I will watch it for what seems a long time, maybe 8 - 10 seconds and if it hasn't shifted I will gently work the gas pedal to take any load of the drive train. When I do that it shifts into 4hi pretty quickly. Without doing that I don't know how long it would continue to attempt to make the shift. I fear that it will "give up" and set a code or something. Normally I just turn the knob and immediately take the load off but recently I've tried it to see if it will complete the shift while under a slight load. But I always give up and work the pedal to avoid any complications. Does anyone else do this or does yours shift fine without this? And if it does, about how long does it take to complete the shift? Just worried that the motor might be getting weak. In about 2 months I'll be retiring from my job as an auto tech teacher and I'll no longer have a lift available so if this is gonna be a problem I'd rather go ahead and deal with it now while I have the facilities available. Thanks in advance to everyone.
    Oh, one other question, does anyone know what happens if it doesn't complete the shift in a certain amount of time? And how much time would that be? Will it throw a code? I've heard enough horror stories about this system to be a little leery of it. Thanks again.
     
  2. Mar 28, 2023 at 4:23 PM
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    Libagui

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    Yeap, sometimes I feel like I have to help it, like go slow and straight before shifting. I feel every time it takes a different time to shift.
     
  3. Mar 29, 2023 at 3:54 AM
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    importman

    importman [OP] The mountains are calling and I must go...

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    Blacked out, Ironman 3" Nitro Gas Suspension lift, JBA High Caster upper control arms, Differential drop and sway bar relocate, Upgraded to Sport Front Cardone Calipers with Brembo Rotors and Akebono Pads, Added Spoiler, Sony XAV-AX100 with Apple Carplay, USB Jack, Backup Camera, Black TRD Pro Wheels with General Grabber ATX 265/70/17, Rear differential vent extension, Auto Dimming Mirror with Compass and Homelink, Map Light Mod, Tekonsha 90160 Trailer Brake Controller, Recoil SL1708 Sub, Sealight LED Headlamps, K&N drop in air filter, Weathertech floor mats, Homemade rear storage compartment with built in pull out table.
    Thank you. I'm glad to know it's not just mine. Hopefully it's normal.
     

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