Recent content by raisin75

I swapped the vacuum lines at the vsv's when I got home today, and the 4wd indicator came on and it feels as if the front differential engaged. No more time to verify today, but it is looking good. Even though I verified that the vsv's are switching vacuum, one of them must not be fully...

Was finally able to do about 15 minutes of troubleshooting tonight. First thing I found was that the vacuum canister under the fender was disconnected, but it technically wasn't a vacuum leak, because the vacuum check valve also wasn't functioning properly and wasn't allowing vacuum past it. I...

Quickspool, you're right. Someone must know. I have limited time to troubleshoot right now, but maybe I will have a little time on Saturday. Bought this one at the local auction for $2200. Good buy, nice ride, just gotta get the 4WD functioning. Thanks for the support!

I do not have manual hubs.

AZTOY, no worries. We're all here to help, right? I just didn't give enough info. First of all, no dash light to indicate 4wd. Second, my buddy got out and watched all 4 wheels. Only driver side rear spinning.

I have had a 97 4runner SR5 for a couple of moths now. Saturday night was the first time I realized that 4wd is not working. The manual lever for 4H and 4L moves fine, and the gearing definitely changes when going to 4L, but 4wd is not active. I have started looking into reasons why it's not...