Questions on 2nd gen Sequoia

[Gunslinger-13]

Hey guys, my wife and I are going to purchase a 2nd gen Sequoia for the new family vehicle. Family is growing and the runner just isn't cutting it anymore size wise.

I am looking at model years 2010-2014. Platinum model.

Is there a dedicated sequoia forum out there that is GTG like T4R?

My wife test drove a 2010 today and when turning sharply in 4HI she heard a high pitched squealing.

She didn't have much time for the test drive as it was her lunch break, but she also couldn't get it to go into 4L. She tried once and it just kept blinking, didn't have time to try again.

I wasn't there so just wanted to see if anyone had any input on this, or if someone could direct me to a Sequoia specific forum that I might have luck with.

There are a few online forums for sequoias, but I thought maybe someone here would have info on which may be best.

Also, just looking for info in general on what to look for with these vehicles in used condition, I am not very familiar with them to be honest, but I do like that they are seemingly a bigger version of the 4runner.

The ones I've driven so far are comfortable for a gentleman of my size and overall I am impressed.


Any help or advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[OkieMedic]

Well, if she was on pavement while turning in 4H, she was putting the driveline in a bind and causing the tires to slightly slip. Also, you have to be in neutral to get in in low, so that could be the issue.

 

[Gunslinger-13]

Well, if she was on pavement while turning in 4H, she was putting the driveline in a bind and causing the tires to slightly slip. Also, you have to be in neutral to get in in low, so that could be the issue.

She was in neutral when trying to put in 4L. She waited 3 minutes and it never engaged based on the light continuing to blink. So she put back to 2WD and had to end the test drive not having enough time to continue.

The driveline/tire slip I've experienced in my runner, but never got a high pitched squealing from it, just a noticeable lateral shift and sometimes a light clunk.

 

[Thai]

Isn’t the Sequoia FULL-time 4wd? If so, then in 4HI, it should NOT squeal unless she pressed the center diff lock. I could be wrong though.

I could be wrong...but could she have been in 4-LO when she shifted...but the flashing light is that of the center diff trying to lock???

I don’t think that there is a 4-LO light at all..........

 

[Gunslinger-13]

Isn’t the Sequoia FULL-time 4wd? If so, then in 4HI, it should NOT squeal unless she pressed the center diff lock. I could be wrong though.

I could be wrong...but could she have been in 4-LO when she shifted...but the flashing light is that of the center diff trying to lock???

I don’t think that there is a 4-LO light at all..........

No it is not full-time 4WD, at least not any of the 2010-2012 models I've been looking at, maybe the newer ones are?

It is pretty much the exact same as 4th gen 4runner. Dial with 2H-4H-4L.

You can shift in and out of 2H-4H while driving, but have to stop vehicle and put in neutral to shift to 4L. When you shift to 4L a "4L" light blinks until 4L fully engages and then the light stays on/solid until disengaged.

The diff Lock is a separate button, same thing you can shift into and out of it while driving, it blinks until it engages and then the light stays on/solid until disengaged.

 

[Thai]

No it is not full-time 4WD, at least not any of the 2010-2012 models I've been looking at, maybe the newer ones are?

It is pretty much the exact same as 4th gen 4runner. Dial with 2H-4H-4L.

You can shift in and out of 2H-4H while driving, but have to stop vehicle and put in neutral to shift to 4L. When you shift to 4L a "4L" light blinks until 4L fully engages and then the light stays on/solid until disengaged.

The diff Lock is a separate button, same thing you can shift into and out of it while driving, it blinks until it engages and then the light stays on/solid until disengaged.

Ah ok. Thanks.

 

[Thai]

No it is not full-time 4WD, at least not any of the 2010-2012 models I've been looking at, maybe the newer ones are?

It is pretty much the exact same as 4th gen 4runner. Dial with 2H-4H-4L.

You can shift in and out of 2H-4H while driving, but have to stop vehicle and put in neutral to shift to 4L. When you shift to 4L a "4L" light blinks until 4L fully engages and then the light stays on/solid until disengaged.

The diff Lock is a separate button, same thing you can shift into and out of it while driving, it blinks until it engages and then the light stays on/solid until disengaged.

WAIT, i am not confused. I looked up 2010-2012 Sequoia...2nd gen is the latest!!! Toyota has not redesigned it!

So, if so, then 4wd Sequoia has MULTI-MODE 4WD, which i know fairly well. 2wd is just that. When you shift into 4HI, it is FULL-TIME 4wd...but with open center differential. So, if you make a turn, then it should NOT make any sound because it is full time with Torsen center differential. You can run in 4HI all day long on any surfaces!!! It will ONLY make sound if you lock the center diff via button.

You can engage 4LO as you noted...and you can run 4LO with center diff unlock or lock (again via button).

Locking the center diff on these vehicles also turns OFF VSC and engine throttling, which benefits in off-roading.

Multi-mode 4wd is an AWESOME system. I believe that it is the same system as the one in the 4runner LIMITED model.

Yeah, you got me confused there for a minute until i looked up the Sequoia. There has just been TWO generations of Sequoia...the 2nd gen is from 2008 to PRESENT. (Just as old as the Land Cruiser)