100 series Landcruiser V8 Low 4 problem

Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 17, 2012 at 19:57

ThreadID: 96936 Views:2204 Replies:2 FollowUps:2

This Thread has been Archived

Wilgadene

Hi everyone,
a couple of week ago I had my LC serviced (230,000) and new front brake discs fitted. The front bearings were also taken out and repacked. While out on a bush track two days ago I selected L4 and while it went into L4 quite well and the dash indicator light came on, I was left with no low 4. This was the first time I have tried L4 since the service. I had used the L4 about 3 months prior to that and all seemed to be working OK.

I will go see my mechanic as soon as I can but was just wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what may be the cause?

Cheers
Kev

Back Expand Un-Read 0 Moderator Share

Reply By: Tim HJ61 (WA) - Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012 at 01:25

Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012 at 01:25

.? Free wheeling hubs ?

AnswerID: 491179

Follow Up By: Wilgadene - Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012 at 16:45

Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012 at 16:45

Hi Tim, no not fitted with them (full time 4wd) but certainly acting like it.

Cheers

FollowupID: 766662

Reply By: Crackles - Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012 at 21:09

Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012 at 21:09

100 series have had quite a few failures of the electric actuator that engages L4. A small alloy arm inside the unit broke on mine but of course the entire thing had to be replaced. After 25 phone calls to wreckers all up the east coast I eventually found one suggesting it's a common problem.
After the fuse that's where I'd look next.
Cheers Craig...............

AnswerID: 491219