dave g wrote:Just posted on the ather post
On the binding up Jack up the front and take the pressure off the drive line
dave g wrote:Did you get it out of 4wd
dave g wrote:Would have been better if you would told the full story in the first place to give people better idea of what was going on.
dave g wrote:Your 1st post was 5 lines
Not a word of having had trouble with the actuator being stuck before.
You said stuck in 4wd and binding up.
Toyanon wrote:Hi Dave,
Even though your vehicle is 5 years old, any competent dealer should be able submit for warranty assistance. You may end only up getting parts only, but better than nothing.
This message can come up when the 4wd ECU is unsure of various actuators current position. Not just transfer case but also front differential too. Most of the time it is due to water ingress down the breather tubes. Sometimes they get damaged from sticks, but other times things like "front differential drops" reposition the breather tube and they rub through on the power steering rack.
Might be worth having a quick sticky beak.
Tony2 wrote:Update Mon 23/5. Toyota called me back and said I actually don't need to pay to have it done (and then make a claim), they'll just assess the car on Wednesday and either offer a new part or not.
I have to drop the car off Tuesday arvo (tomorrow) and pick it up Wed arvo.
Big inconvenience but I desperately need to get this sorted because I can't risk taking it off road again and I have trips planned! The message hasn't come back up for a few weeks so I have no idea how they plan on diagnosing the actuator as faulty. It's currently going in and out of 4WD without issue. they know this but have asked for it anyway.
This whole ordeal is extremely annoying.
I've only had about 20-25 4WD days in the short life of the car so this is clearly not a 'wearing' issue or 'broken' issue, its simply a temperamental part issue.
Tony2 wrote:Fingers crossed they do the right thing, I run a business myself and I know what I would do.
Rob_Wood wrote:Tony2 wrote:Update Mon 23/5. Toyota called me back and said I actually don't need to pay to have it done (and then make a claim), they'll just assess the car on Wednesday and either offer a new part or not.
I have to drop the car off Tuesday arvo (tomorrow) and pick it up Wed arvo.
Big inconvenience but I desperately need to get this sorted because I can't risk taking it off road again and I have trips planned! The message hasn't come back up for a few weeks so I have no idea how they plan on diagnosing the actuator as faulty. It's currently going in and out of 4WD without issue. they know this but have asked for it anyway.
This whole ordeal is extremely annoying.
I've only had about 20-25 4WD days in the short life of the car so this is clearly not a 'wearing' issue or 'broken' issue, its simply a temperamental part issue.
Every now & Then a small burr or little piece of grit can get stuck in the wrong spot during the manufacturing process and instantly you have an intermittent fault. Be thankful that Toyota did actually call you back, this doesn't happen as often as it should. I wish you well with the outcome.Tony2 wrote:Fingers crossed they do the right thing, I run a business myself and I know what I would do.
Remember you said this next time some grumpy prick walks through your door
Tony2 wrote:Update:
My trusted mechanic friend said it was a 15min job. Simple to get to, unplug, a few bolts, slide out old, slide in new, some gasket seal and 'plug and play'.
Tony2 wrote:I'll post another update soon
dave g wrote:Send a email to Toyota and ask them what is the recommended fitting time.
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