3RD Gen 4Runner Door Lock Actuator Motor Replacement/ 4WD IS FIXED!!!

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Fixing a weak door lock actuator and finally fixing the 4WD on the 2002 Toyota 4Runner!!
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  • @bigospig
    @bigospig 3 роки тому +14

    I think a lot of 4Runner owners will be watching this in the years to come.

  • @scubbarookie
    @scubbarookie 3 роки тому +5

    I'm glad to be able to see how you rebuild and improve, what is now an over 20 year old ride! The 3rd gens really put new life into the legend of the 4runners.

  • @garyrains1540
    @garyrains1540 Рік тому +2

    Glad I ran across this video on how to just replace the door lock motor, it saving me roughly $270 on purchasing four actuators for my 2001
    3rd Gen 4 Runner

  • @glentweedie602
    @glentweedie602 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Austin, I'm a farmer in South Africa & also love building & fiddling cos I figure that if I send it to the dealer then I'm creating lazy time & high costs for myself.
    I really enjoy the no-nonsense, practical, common sense approach you have. It's what usually gets the job done properly.
    Well done

  • @4runner4life7
    @4runner4life7 3 роки тому +2

    Wow I'm glad I don't have 4wd! In my case, there's less stuff to break since I got 2wd. I also have a 2002 4runner. It's silver with the limited trim. love these trucks! So far I've done the alternator, shifter bushings, coolant flush, LED headlights/ interior lights, new carpet, rear diff fluid, PCV valve, and oxygen sensors. Gonna need valve cover gaskets, battery, brakes, and some new shocks pretty soon though. I know it sounds like a lot but these trucks are old, but they deserve it IMO. Thanks for the vids!

  • @sethrussell5649
    @sethrussell5649 3 роки тому +2

    Glad you figured it out plus free fix! Thanks for being so thorough. This video is going to help a lot of toyota folks

  • @pierrenourry1308
    @pierrenourry1308 3 роки тому +1

    Perseverance is your best freind, keep on going your the best.
    This the real deal, love the details!
    By the way i'm from France, your knowledge crosses over sea.

  • @farkookneebah
    @farkookneebah 3 роки тому +13

    genius as usual...

  • @Matt-oe6ul
    @Matt-oe6ul 3 роки тому

    Just seen this video now…you are my new favorite UA-cam channel….you have the BEST Toyota videos HANDS DOWN….thanks a million bro

  • @x1brandonx11
    @x1brandonx11 3 роки тому +3

    Keep these 4 runner videos coming their awesome !😄 what ever work you do to it keep posting

  • @JJ78n
    @JJ78n 3 роки тому

    My black 99 4Runner door locks won’t work after sitting in the sun in summer time. I bought these motors 3 years ago and never replaced them. Now I see your video and it makes me want to finally change them. My other 2000 4Runner was getting grumpy going in and out of 4x4 since I don’t use it very often. I started going in and out of 4x4 a bunch of times and now it works perfectly.

  • @user-gs5wo4zt8q
    @user-gs5wo4zt8q 10 місяців тому

    I just fixed mine! Thanks for all the 4Runner videos!

  • @williamsmith8437
    @williamsmith8437 3 роки тому +3

    I would have thrown at minimum 6 ratchets in the woods trying to troubleshoot that 4wd. Well done! As usual, great video.

  • @hectorgarcia8916
    @hectorgarcia8916 Рік тому

    very helpful video, thanks Austin

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman 3 роки тому +1

    Used to be when you needed washers, o-rings, that kind of stuff, your local Napa store was THE place to check.

  • @jundialhaqiqa9907
    @jundialhaqiqa9907 3 роки тому

    I don't own a 4Runner but this is just general good info.

  • @TimmyTheToolman
    @TimmyTheToolman 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the SUB! it's good to know the 01-02 actuators aren't any different from the 96-00 models as suggested by Toyota if buying new door lock assemblies.

    • @austinniemela
      @austinniemela  3 роки тому

      Thanks!! Yes makes for a very cheap fix!!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman 3 роки тому

      @@austinniemela Yeah, we know about this affordable fix. We shot our own video on fixing the door actuators by just replacing the motor in August of last year.

  • @scottygrooms
    @scottygrooms Рік тому

    Thanks for info brother, good stuff

  • @dannymcpherson2792
    @dannymcpherson2792 3 роки тому +3

    Would love to see a 2nd gen 4runner build. Love the pickups tho!

    • @bubbafringman1864
      @bubbafringman1864 3 роки тому +1

      Me too. I'm thinking about doing a second gen 4runner restore

    • @Henray316
      @Henray316 3 роки тому +1

      That's that worst year. Notice so many of them are dead with the 3.0 sorry to say.

    • @bubbafringman1864
      @bubbafringman1864 3 роки тому +2

      @@Henray316 with the 3.4 swap of course. The 3 gen 4runner is still stupid expensive with over 200k miles.

    • @dannymcpherson2792
      @dannymcpherson2792 3 роки тому +1

      @@Henray316 he would definitely swap the motor either way

    • @christopherarnold9672
      @christopherarnold9672 3 роки тому

      @@bubbafringman1864 imma bout to get one tomorrow with fresh 3.4 with receipts for 3k

  • @mikesteele8384
    @mikesteele8384 3 роки тому

    Glad u found the 4wd issues

  • @Sl0thTeam6
    @Sl0thTeam6 2 роки тому

    Very awesome video man! One recommendation I would have is to test the lock actuator before putting the door all the way back together. Maybe you did

  • @TheHamdissage
    @TheHamdissage 3 роки тому +1

    Love these old 'yotas

  • @amanbhowal6315
    @amanbhowal6315 3 роки тому

    New to the channel and loving it so far

  • @ryansardjoemissier5430
    @ryansardjoemissier5430 3 роки тому

    Put some thread teflon tape on that sensor. And yes the rod is maybe damaged. But man the diagnoses. What work!!

  • @CB-hr6zs
    @CB-hr6zs 3 роки тому

    Very methodical, awesome stuff bro keep the videos coming.

  • @philgriswold2133
    @philgriswold2133 Рік тому

    Someone may have already said this, but the small nipple on the TC actuator is for you vent hose to allow condensation to evaporate from inside this unit. Somewhere dangling is a black, rubber hose that is probably split at the end. You need to trim it off and re-attach to the nipple. If you don't the next time you go into water, it will fill up again. I fought the same fight against a 2002 Sequoia 4wd system. It shouldn't be this hard.

  • @AR-ji4ih
    @AR-ji4ih 3 роки тому

    Again great work, very helpful video!!

  • @125sm3
    @125sm3 3 роки тому

    Great fix.

  • @ttinnovations3310
    @ttinnovations3310 3 роки тому

    YES..... !!!!!!!!!!!!!! $10 fix, save the planet too

  • @vah-mingmoua9599
    @vah-mingmoua9599 3 роки тому

    Nicely done.

  • @AndyWaddell-hz1es
    @AndyWaddell-hz1es 8 місяців тому

    Hi Austin- great video! I just inherited my moms 1998 4runner, and the drivers side lock motor is almost gone. I tried your link but apparently its moved/broken on their end. Do you have the part number for the motor so I can search for it?

  • @raidmax1098
    @raidmax1098 3 роки тому

    not an easy fault to find great job

  • @Quebecer_Powerstroke
    @Quebecer_Powerstroke 3 роки тому +2

    Congrats for the 40k subs Austin ! Now let’s hit 100k+ this years :)

  • @nathankoroush7918
    @nathankoroush7918 3 роки тому

    Manual locks sure are nice.

  • @elimogenson3316
    @elimogenson3316 10 місяців тому

    My runner has two power locks that don’t work. Front passenger side and rear driver’s side. I hear the actuators moving inside the doors just like on the two doors that do work, but the plungers don’t move. Think it could be a broken or disconnected rod?

  • @joshuakim5905
    @joshuakim5905 3 роки тому

    NICE!!!! At least u can easily remove ur actuator without dropping the tcase. The 4th gen has a known issue of a leaky actuator due to a crappy designed O-ring. My 4th gen does it. :( You have to drop the tcase to properly replace the o-ring. You can buy a generic o-ring for a few bucks. Toyota won't replace the O-ring. They will charge you $2000 to replace the whole actuator + labor. :(

  • @gionandrivenditto8618
    @gionandrivenditto8618 2 роки тому

    Este modelo tiene bloqueadores en las 4 ruedas al mismo tiempo.

  • @diyjeff1838
    @diyjeff1838 3 роки тому

    Nice work!!

  • @yomeme2490
    @yomeme2490 3 роки тому

    Nice work. Show some old Toyota cars rebuild process as well like cars of 1980s ke 70 model

  • @jcl1201
    @jcl1201 3 роки тому +1

    Remember the days if you wanted fwd you reached down and shifted your transfer case into fwd

  • @soccernick131
    @soccernick131 3 роки тому

    No shout out? Left a comment saying to take that washer off on your video 3 weeks ago. Glad you fixed it.

  • @maddy6764
    @maddy6764 Рік тому

    What were the locks doing before you changed the actuator motors?

  • @Ohiocountryboy-se2cn
    @Ohiocountryboy-se2cn 3 роки тому

    Only time you need to go into neutral is when putting into 4 wheel low. Other then that you can while moving. Not sure if you knew or not.

  • @curtisoedekoven6211
    @curtisoedekoven6211 3 роки тому

    Ok time to pull the running boards off. And put some rock sliders on.😁

  • @ginovitali9991
    @ginovitali9991 3 роки тому +1

    So I’ve got a 97 sr5. Mine was clicking and I swore it was the abs sensor on the passenger side kick panel. Replaced it and the clicking was still there. Then found out on that same side there is a 4wd relay that if unplugged it will not click any more. The front diff would seem to try and engage while driving without even putting it in 4wd. I still can’t figure out wtf is going on. I just leave that relay unplugged until I need to put it into 4wd then plug it in and it does not click while in 4wd. Only in 2wd does it click and try to engage the front differential. Any idea on what I’ve got going on?

  • @davekeehn8388
    @davekeehn8388 6 місяців тому

    How do you get the second bolt off on the rear door handle?

  • @9gradegarage20
    @9gradegarage20 3 роки тому

    Great video man!

  • @Henray316
    @Henray316 3 роки тому

    Good job I would've gave up. Notice that you're using Harbor freight Jack stands. Make sure these are not the recall ones

  • @levimonsen1006
    @levimonsen1006 3 роки тому

    You made that lock replacement look easy haha. I would rather do anything than replace that motor, it's too tight, and too many small plastic clips that can break. Awesome job. Did you watch Timmy the Toolman's video on it?

  • @RonaldCiubuc
    @RonaldCiubuc 3 роки тому

    Dude, guru!

  • @GSekong
    @GSekong 2 роки тому

    so sometimes my doors wont lock, but i hear the motor try to lock em. Will this fix it?

  • @yomeme2490
    @yomeme2490 3 роки тому

    M loving ur videos 👍

  • @417CAR
    @417CAR 3 роки тому

    Crushing...as usual

  • @michaellindon5688
    @michaellindon5688 3 роки тому

    Great

  • @stevewhyte8476
    @stevewhyte8476 3 роки тому

    just a thought; do you think easy-off would help it ?

  • @jorgegonzalezmoya5326
    @jorgegonzalezmoya5326 3 роки тому

    Excelente proyecto amigo me gustaría conseguir un auto de esos .me puedes ayudar? Por favor
    Gracias 😎👊👍

  • @Mendozabmx
    @Mendozabmx 3 роки тому

    Man i just love your videos! So much info!!
    & quick question if u see this comment! So i finally picked up a 94 toyota pick up but i need some interior items where should i about finding them , Facebook or ebay? Or anyone parting out a toyota lmk!!

    • @justinbatchelor2418
      @justinbatchelor2418 3 роки тому

      For interior peaces, you will have to check facebook,ebay Craigslist all of these places constantly. When you come across what you need you have to jump on it with the quickness! 89-95 years will all fit. I have a 94 and been looking for the 2 peace bezel that goes around my steering column for a year now. Good luck.

    • @Mendozabmx
      @Mendozabmx 3 роки тому

      @@justinbatchelor2418 Ayee thanks man! & good luck

    • @austinniemela
      @austinniemela  3 роки тому

      Junk yards, ebay is usually overpriced!

  • @joshlynnhumbert6036
    @joshlynnhumbert6036 3 роки тому

    You should build a T 💯

  • @UteTrac
    @UteTrac 3 роки тому

    Just an observation you’re doing no load tests in my experience some things work differently when they’re under load

  • @geraldwest3428
    @geraldwest3428 3 роки тому

    Keep rocking man loving these videos!

  • @limitzone4074
    @limitzone4074 3 роки тому

    Have same issues with my doors but lazy 😁

  • @johnpyle8027
    @johnpyle8027 3 роки тому

    Do you have a problem with your US General tool boxes being stiff to start to open?

  • @robflight23
    @robflight23 3 роки тому +1

    I went to yota masters and what they found was a bad neutral sensor

    • @robflight23
      @robflight23 3 роки тому

      They fixed my 4wd by changing my neutral sensor****

    • @Jay-fq8uz
      @Jay-fq8uz Рік тому

      Where is the neutral sensor and how much did that cost

  • @awhipps
    @awhipps 3 роки тому

    I prefer the cinnamon Zyn. Have you thought about engine swapping your daughter’s little pink jeep-thing?

  • @garywood8342
    @garywood8342 3 роки тому +1

    Holy $h!t u got new work pants lol

  • @JeffGoDawgs
    @JeffGoDawgs 3 роки тому

    Hey Austin do you sell merchandise like the hat you have on ?

  • @hclan5876
    @hclan5876 3 роки тому

    Damn man I need to pick your brain
    Your always thinking of how to fix things

  • @alfredonski
    @alfredonski 3 роки тому

    that Dewalt light will never point in the direction you want it.

  • @joecantrell7489
    @joecantrell7489 3 роки тому

    Never heard of high 4 lock? I have heard of 4 high and 4 low.

    • @lukethompson5885
      @lukethompson5885 3 роки тому

      4 high would have an open diff in the transfer case so you could drive on the road in bad conditions without the drive line binding, then high locked locks the transfer case giving you a 50/50 split between the front and rear driveshafts, and 4 low is also locked. If you just have 4 high and 4 low there is no need to say “locked” because there is no need to differentiate between the two 4 highs.

  • @eleazarhernandez9742
    @eleazarhernandez9742 3 роки тому

    How much you want?

  • @adamhetherington839
    @adamhetherington839 3 роки тому

    Still pulling apart your bikes Austin? Or done with that now?

  • @tradeMark182
    @tradeMark182 3 роки тому

    I am Here.

  • @alexburton5136
    @alexburton5136 3 роки тому

    What does the 4Runner get on gas?

    • @austinniemela
      @austinniemela  3 роки тому

      Im not sure i havent checked it yet!

    • @stevewhyte8476
      @stevewhyte8476 3 роки тому

      @@alexburton5136 he's not gonna go fat !!

    • @natvMan
      @natvMan 3 роки тому

      I was getting around 20 mpg in my 98 before I sold it.

    • @austinniemela
      @austinniemela  3 роки тому

      @@natvMan not bad!!

    • @TheKajunkat
      @TheKajunkat 3 роки тому +1

      4X4 with manuals usually get 18 to 22 mpg. Automatics were 14 to 18 mostly. Probably their biggest weakness was the mileage.

  • @joshlynnhumbert6036
    @joshlynnhumbert6036 3 роки тому

    Put a Lexus V8 in it and straight axle

  • @hjvisagie
    @hjvisagie 3 роки тому

    4 wheel drive LOW, not Locked. Sorry Austin had to point it out.

    • @austinniemela
      @austinniemela  3 роки тому

      4runner has 2wd, 4 HI, 4 LOCKED and 4 LO. 4 Locked is the transfercase locking

    • @hjvisagie
      @hjvisagie 3 роки тому

      @@austinniemela sorry for my ignorance then, the ones sold over here only has 2H 4H and 4Low. But I guess that’s because it has mechanical locking and not all that electronic stuff.

    • @Henray316
      @Henray316 3 роки тому

      4 locked means the transfer case lock powers to 50/50 front and rear. Unlock is 30 /70

  • @AustinLWright
    @AustinLWright 3 роки тому

    Too bad the transfer case isn’t manual.

  • @DavidMadeira29
    @DavidMadeira29 3 роки тому

    "Things may be changed, for worse..."