I have a 1998 4runner and had not used the 4x4 in a long time. I engaged it and could not disengage . I saw your video and quickly fixed the issue. Thks .
4 low doesn’t give you more traction it just gives you more torque. It’s actually worse in snow because you can’t get momentum without revving the crap out of your engine.
You don't use 4 low in snow; you use 4 high. I used to have a Jeep Wrangler with a similar setup for 4WD, and my when my dad was explaining to me how to drive it in snow, he told me you use 4 high. 4 low will not allow your car to go up to the speed that you typically drive at on a road during snowy weather.
Stoked I could help. It's easy once you know what you're doing, but getting there can be a little confusing. Have fun in the dirt and mud with your 4x4!
Ok so my 4Runner is a 2001 and I only have 3stages for the shift and it has a side button on it. It wouldn’t seem to budge at all but once I got onto off-road it worked instantly
i get my key stuck in, i also have the goofiest anti theft mode where i shake my wheel 2 times and flick my cruise control 2 times i look left right left up and then it starts .. how can i disable this?
I have a 98 4Runner and was trying out 4WD for the first time today. When shifting from Neutral to L4 and from L4 back down to Neutral, I feel grinding and the 4WD handle starts vibrating. Am I grinding up my transmission?
@@tommydavid7753 yeah i dont know why he put it into neutral for the video, dude clearly doesn't know shit about toyotas. your CV axles are constantly spinning. no need for neutral. putting it in 4high just applies power to the CV axles
HELP !!!! Can someone point me in the right direction in resolving my 98 4Runner issue? When I engage 4H it goes in silent but when it goes back to 2H (disengage) the is a loud bang (like a sled hammer bang). The is a delay for about 30 second to disengage as I drive down the road. My other 4Runner does a loud click only. I don't know the history on the car but I have changed all the oil already.
That's because you didn't use it often often or periodically. The seals dry up from not being lubricated via motion. Just like if you don't engage your AC in the winter months for a short time like in defrost mode. I use mine 4wd in the rain for about 5 miles.
I have a 96 Hilux with a similar setup. Gear box has a button on the side and is in 4H but seems to not have 4WD active unless I press the button in. Green light on the dash is the same so assuming the light is not on, it is in 2H?
I am in Australia with a gen 2 surf/4runner its auto but only has 2h an 4h are there any transfer cases I can swap into the surf to give me the additional low gearing I need i live near the Victorian alpine region an would need low gear ratios to explore the area safely
@@SilentBob2183 and @kirwan kars I bought me a 4Runner with a diff lock but the body is totaled I’m gonna put my body on its frame since it has no rust and only 180k
Does the car roll away if you are in Park, but the `wheel drive stick` is accidentally left in the N position? Can you still take your keys off? Can the stick be moved without the keys in ignition and the brake pedal depressed?
Gabriele De Mattia Yeah, if you accidentally leave the selector in Neutral, the car will roll away in park, because your transfer case has disconnected the drivetrain from the transmission. It can be moved when the vehicle isn’t in gear. Happened to me once when I was with my friend, and I hopped in my 4Runner, and turned on the car, and disengaged the Parking Brake and began to roll back, even though I was in Park.
I did it in my old 1998 runner. I believe it grinds the gears? I can tell you weren’t supposed to force it. It felt horrible, something like the feeling you’d get if your hands fell asleep. That’s how it felt forcing it
H2 for road use. H4 for snow. L4 for serious offroad 'crawling', moving overladen trailers on farms, etc. You should also, if you use it mainly on road, as a daily driver and don't take it offroad for months at a time, every couple of months, put in H4 for ~10 miles to give all the 4x4 components a good workout. They can seize etc. if you don't use them for months at a time and even if it works, when you next use them, you'll wear them unnecessarily.
My mom used to have a 97 4Runner Limited, and the 4WD shifter in that one had a button on the side. To put in 4H, you simply pushed the button. I assume yours is an SR5?
@@radep2953 very interesting. I actually didn't realize they were other configurations. This should help with future questions. Thanks again for sharing.
Unfortunately, this video only applies to the 3rd generation 4runners, which began in 1996. Wish I could help more, but we don't own a 2nd gen model to confirm. Hope you are able to find some answers. Thanks for watching.
You have two different H4's. The button on the side of the stick puts you in 4-wheel high without the hubs locked in (green light will be 4 green tires only). The H4 when you shift the lever will light up green 4 tires with yellow dot in the middle, means your hubs are locked in.
@@SouthpawSniper69420 no lock means your in 4wd but will still freewheel / coast. Shifter thrown into 4 wheel high the wheels are slaved to the gearbox.
always wanted to buy a 3rd generation 4Runner 3.0 TD but seems like in U.S majority are 3.4 Petrol.. But in eastern europe some companies have it since 1999 and they beat the shit out of them an they are still running strong.. How much do they spend city/highway? Diesel one.
swimmer8585 2001-2002 have a different set up. The shifter go H-N-L. There's a button on the transfer case shifter to put it in 4WD. You can shift into low range and still be in 2WD. You can also go into 4WD high while driving by just pressing the button. This is as long as your speed is under 62 mph.
4x4 is a term that not always is used right... 4x4 is the system (transmission, differentials, etc) that enable full off-road capabilities... in an 4x4 vehicle you will have the options of 2H, 4H and 4L (the letters can appear before or after the number, is the same), 2H is like a normal vehicle, two tires get the power to move the vehicle, 4H you will have the power distributed on the 4 wheels, this is recommended on wet road, gravel or dirt. 4L still gives the power to the 4 wheels, but, give you more torque, this is, you sacrifice speed in order to get more "power", this is extremely useful when you have obstacles in the road (or you are in the wild with no road) like rocks or you are in the mud.
I have a 1998 4runner and had not used the 4x4 in a long time. I engaged it and could not disengage . I saw your video and quickly fixed the issue. Thks .
Looking after a friends 4runner and I had no idea how to drive it, so thank you for the tutorial!!!
So glad we were able to help. Thanks so much for watching :)
4 low doesn’t give you more traction it just gives you more torque. It’s actually worse in snow because you can’t get momentum without revving the crap out of your engine.
Ryan Ryan Yeah I always found 4 high to be better in snow, only time I ever needed to use 4 low was a couple of times when towing off road.
Ryan I find 4 low give u more power in the mud
Just use AWD in the snow cuz locked 4wd will make u slide easier
You don't use 4 low in snow; you use 4 high. I used to have a Jeep Wrangler with a similar setup for 4WD, and my when my dad was explaining to me how to drive it in snow, he told me you use 4 high. 4 low will not allow your car to go up to the speed that you typically drive at on a road during snowy weather.
4H is for mud and water, 4L is how you rock crawl, 2H is for the road, i own a 3rd gen and Toyota Built these trucks for off roading
Thanks for the video I’ve always wanted to drive a 4Runner but i never knew how to operate the stick shift thanks for the video
Much thanks bro. Have been puzzled about this since I bought this truck. Big up👊👊
Stoked I could help. It's easy once you know what you're doing, but getting there can be a little confusing. Have fun in the dirt and mud with your 4x4!
You do not use 4L in snow. 4L is meant for Torque. 4H is for normal driving in the snow
Yes you do.4L is 4wd wich is off road
@@fanguy2009 4 low is when you want more torque
@@Barrett-tq7pq More torque and 4wd mode
@@Barrett-tq7pq 4H is other 4wd mode ad higher gear
Yes. 4L sacrifices speed but increases torque in 4wheel drive.
Oh wow Ive never driven a 4x4 vehicle, is that how the controls look? amazing.
Ok so my 4Runner is a 2001 and I only have 3stages for the shift and it has a side button on it. It wouldn’t seem to budge at all but once I got onto off-road it worked instantly
Thanks for the video helped a lot
So is the 4Runner in High-2 all the time? How are you able to tell? Just bought a cheap 99 4Runner and learning about it.
any advice?
i get my key stuck in, i also have the goofiest anti theft mode where i shake my wheel 2 times and flick my cruise control 2 times i look left right left up and then it starts ..
how can i disable this?
Wonderful video... Which position the 4 wheel gear should be in when driving on a good low road without sand or mud in the 1997 model( H2, H4, N etc)?
H2
I have a 98 4Runner and was trying out 4WD for the first time today. When shifting from Neutral to L4 and from L4 back down to Neutral, I feel grinding and the 4WD handle starts vibrating. Am I grinding up my transmission?
Mine does the same, I have a 97. You figured it out yet ?
This are normal, don’t be scared
Same
Wow man that's simple thank you
As a fun fact, those 4Runners can switch from 2H to 4H while being driven! As long as it does not exceeds 30MPH you can do it safely! :)
I've gone from 2H to 4H while going as much as 50mph in my 99 and 01 Tacomas, with the same shifter.
Reallllllyyy? Gotta try this
@@tommydavid7753 yeah i dont know why he put it into neutral for the video, dude clearly doesn't know shit about toyotas. your CV axles are constantly spinning. no need for neutral. putting it in 4high just applies power to the CV axles
Thanks I was fighting with a 99 model!
Thanks for watching!
I have a 99 but the light won’t go on
HELP !!!! Can someone point me in the right direction in resolving my 98 4Runner issue? When I engage 4H it goes in silent but when it goes back to 2H (disengage) the is a loud bang (like a sled hammer bang). The is a delay for about 30 second to disengage as I drive down the road. My other 4Runner does a loud click only. I don't know the history on the car but I have changed all the oil already.
Damn...
My dude lookin handsome af
Never used that, mine stop engaging 4 wheel drive guy said its problem is with front wheels not locking up backs are fine.
That's because you didn't use it often often or periodically. The seals dry up from not being lubricated via motion. Just like if you don't engage your AC in the winter months for a short time like in defrost mode. I use mine 4wd in the rain for about 5 miles.
This information is in what they call an Owner's Manual. I suggest people read through it! Not all 3rd gen 4runners shift into 4wd the same.
How do they differ? 2H to 4H is shift on the fly. 4H to N or 4L you come to a stop, go to N or P, then go to 4L.
Kirwan Kars Some 3rd gens have only three options, H, N, and 4L
Sorry for the question but how do you disengage 4wd without grinding gears
You have to want it
Keep the main shifter in Neutral.
@@chrisariasnow So keep the main shifter in neutral when engaging and disengaging?
@@dnationapocalypse Yes, that's right.
@@chrisariasnow Ok. Thanks
4L gives you more torque. Not better traction.
I have a 96 Hilux with a similar setup. Gear box has a button on the side and is in 4H but seems to not have 4WD active unless I press the button in. Green light on the dash is the same so assuming the light is not on, it is in 2H?
So in both instances do you still put the main shifter in Drive (D) once you have put it in 4WD?.
I would. Can't move in park.
@@kirwankars8597 lmaoo
If it is a manual gear you have to put the clutch in to shift the gear
So when you put it into H4 wheel drive do you drive in on low gear or regular drive mode?
I am in Australia with a gen 2 surf/4runner its auto but only has 2h an 4h are there any transfer cases I can swap into the surf to give me the additional low gearing I need i live near the Victorian alpine region an would need low gear ratios to explore the area safely
Is the vehicle ignited and turned on as in engine running when you’re doing this? or the key just turned to power on?
Will this be the same for the 1st gen tacoma i have a 2004
Hey i got a question my 1997 sr5 doesn’t have rear lockers button beside my steering wheel does yours mine looks exactly like yours ?
It's an option. If you dont have that button, you don't have a rear diff lock.
Low gear should automatically turn rear diff on. But only on low
@@SilentBob2183 and @kirwan kars I bought me a 4Runner with a diff lock but the body is totaled I’m gonna put my body on its frame since it has no rust and only 180k
Would this work for 1995-2004 tacomas?
so what are you trying to say is that, when you put it on H4 and yet the other gear was still in parking position, it will run?
So can you do this while it’s on? Or you actually have to have it off
Does the car roll away if you are in Park, but the `wheel drive stick` is accidentally left in the N position?
Can you still take your keys off? Can the stick be moved without the keys in ignition and the brake pedal depressed?
Gabriele De Mattia Yeah, if you accidentally leave the selector in Neutral, the car will roll away in park, because your transfer case has disconnected the drivetrain from the transmission. It can be moved when the vehicle isn’t in gear.
Happened to me once when I was with my friend, and I hopped in my 4Runner, and turned on the car, and disengaged the Parking Brake and began to roll back, even though I was in Park.
But what if you don't go neutral first and go straight to L4? Like on drive or parked
I did it in my old 1998 runner. I believe it grinds the gears? I can tell you weren’t supposed to force it. It felt horrible, something like the feeling you’d get if your hands fell asleep. That’s how it felt forcing it
Hey Scott Q: I just have a 1999 runner 4x4 how I need to use for a daily driver? Thanks
H2 for road use. H4 for snow. L4 for serious offroad 'crawling', moving overladen trailers on farms, etc.
You should also, if you use it mainly on road, as a daily driver and don't take it offroad for months at a time, every couple of months, put in H4 for ~10 miles to give all the 4x4 components a good workout. They can seize etc. if you don't use them for months at a time and even if it works, when you next use them, you'll wear them unnecessarily.
@@cj1000xyu amma use this advice
For daily driving what position do I drive in , I just got a 96 4Runner I’m confused
2h, you don't wanna drive in 4wd daily
On the test drive of my 4Runner, I was just smashing the gears into place and it made a grinding noise like 5 or 6 times. Did I screw something up?
If it's manual transmission it may be a bad clutch. You didn't mention if it was a 4WD issue or not.
He said turn to on not to start the engine
Which consumes the least amount of gas?
Thank you!!!
My mom used to have a 97 4Runner Limited, and the 4WD shifter in that one had a button on the side. To put in 4H, you simply pushed the button. I assume yours is an SR5?
Yes, we've got the SR5. Sounds like the limited had that extra feature to make things especially easy.
I got a 2001 SR5 Sport with hood scoop and mine has button on the side that you press.
@@radep2953 very interesting. I actually didn't realize they were other configurations. This should help with future questions. Thanks again for sharing.
@@ScottsGarage I have a regular SR5 4X4 only button I have is the O/D button
Does the same method apply to the 95 4runner? Shifting sequences i mean.
Unfortunately, this video only applies to the 3rd generation 4runners, which began in 1996. Wish I could help more, but we don't own a 2nd gen model to confirm. Hope you are able to find some answers. Thanks for watching.
Once it’s in 4 wheel drive low, do I shift into drive or low on a snowy hilly road?
4h for snow.. 4l for towing or off road.
D. Only use 4L for any additional torque AND traction when needed.
What year is the car?
Does it only work on Manual Drives or does it also work on Automatic Drives?
Both
Very useful video. Would a different indicator light up on the panel on L4 or is the same green little car light from H4?
You have two different H4's. The button on the side of the stick puts you in 4-wheel high without the hubs locked in (green light will be 4 green tires only). The H4 when you shift the lever will light up green 4 tires with yellow dot in the middle, means your hubs are locked in.
@@Tpklmale hey so what is the difference between 4high no lock on hubs and the other you mentioned ??
@@SouthpawSniper69420 no lock means your in 4wd but will still freewheel / coast. Shifter thrown into 4 wheel high the wheels are slaved to the gearbox.
@@Tpklmale ...This all sounds so confusing but I'm trying to learn 😒
4low doesn't give you traction. It gives you more torque at low rpms. Awesome however. 8 )
Good info to know. Thanks for sharing.
is this a 2nd generation? The interior looks like it
3rd
3rd gen (the best 4runners in my opinion)
Huh. I thought the 3rd gens had a different 4wd shifter. That's something new I've learned today
always wanted to buy a 3rd generation 4Runner 3.0 TD but seems like in U.S majority are 3.4 Petrol..
But in eastern europe some companies have it since 1999 and they beat the shit out of them an they are still running strong.. How much do they spend city/highway? Diesel one.
swimmer8585 2001-2002 have a different set up. The shifter go H-N-L. There's a button on the transfer case shifter to put it in 4WD. You can shift into low range and still be in 2WD. You can also go into 4WD high while driving by just pressing the button. This is as long as your speed is under 62 mph.
in my landcrusier 4 runner model 2016 components are very fast to engage the green light
My car is on 4wd constantly showing that lock differential light. Please assist
Put it in 2 w drive and reverse a bit.
Can we shift to L4 without putting to N on Atf. We just keeping it on P during shifting to L4
Neutral
Shift trans to N or P. Your choice, then shift transfer case to N or 4L
In my 4runner 1999 sr5 the 4wd components are very slow to engage the green light in the dashboard takes 5 min to appear!!!
Is it normal?
No. Check plugs connections at T case, dash buttons, etc...
Thanks guy
My shift is very hard to move so can you tell me how to fix?
Gummed up joints. Look under the truck.
Did you ever sell this 4runner?
We actually still have it. My wife loves it and will keep her as long as she is running :)
@@ScottsGarage I wanna the same exact type, can you help or direct me there? I love this car.
@@ScottsGarage Do you mean that you will keep your wife as long as she is running or the 4Runner? ;-)
Lose the word "actually" until you know what it means.
Easy man! He used it correctly a couple of times.
Alguien me puede traducir este video en español
En parqueo nomas se puede ir de H2•H4 A H4L
Pero si estás en neutral puedes ir hasta N después L4L
is 4L the same as 4x4?
4x4 is a term that not always is used right... 4x4 is the system (transmission, differentials, etc) that enable full off-road capabilities... in an 4x4 vehicle you will have the options of 2H, 4H and 4L (the letters can appear before or after the number, is the same), 2H is like a normal vehicle, two tires get the power to move the vehicle, 4H you will have the power distributed on the 4 wheels, this is recommended on wet road, gravel or dirt. 4L still gives the power to the 4 wheels, but, give you more torque, this is, you sacrifice speed in order to get more "power", this is extremely useful when you have obstacles in the road (or you are in the wild with no road) like rocks or you are in the mud.
4x4 has 2 options. 4 high or 4 low.
Kirwan Kars That would full time 4x4, part time 4x4 you drive normally in 2wd
The link for the 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner 4wd video isn't working.
Thanks so much for letting us know. We just updated the link. Here it is for you: ua-cam.com/video/aA5iuz3EgLk/v-deo.html
I guess more torque = more traction.
91 4runner same ?
you missed a couple important facts about how to tell when it is in 4wd and when its not!
Like what?
The tires will bite the ground when you’re in 4WD while turning
Making it hard to turn
My shifter isn’t that easy to move lol
I love how he didn't mention locking in the hubs
Do you need to with this? I know my '78 dodge powerwagon didn't need to, but I recently aquired a '96 4runner and wasn't sure about this one.
you dont need to lock the hubs its not that old
Cause it doesn't have hub locks.
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Does this guy think we’re slow or some shit
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why do you call your vehicle a car? it is not a car! its a TRUCK.
It doesn’t have leaf springs so it’s a car
1997? Serious?