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Shelby Lippert Posted on Mar 03, 2014
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4 wheel drive not locking in

The 4 wheel drive is not locking in. The 4 Hi just flashes, but never locks in. I've tried in neutral, in park, and slowly rolling in forward and reverse. I can hear the transfer case clink or shift after I the bottom, but it never locks in.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 12, 2008

SOURCE: 1994 Toyota Camry automatic. All forward no reverse

are you sure it is first gear it is making when in 1. In park does the car lock up if you try to push it with the handbrake off. If not your problem is adjustment of the cable i.e. although the lever is in reverse the gearbox isn't.
Cheers John

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 15, 2009

SOURCE: Won't shift out of park

Look to see if the brake lights work. If they do not come on when the brke pedal is depressed, the fuse may be blown. The brake electrical circuit also controls the shift interlock. You can take the vehicle out of park manually by removing the small square trim tab by the shifter, and pressing the button under it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 26, 2009

SOURCE: transmission wont go into reverse

The transmission will need to come out and be torn down. The reverse shift fork is probably broken.

dougbender51

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  • Posted on Mar 27, 2010

SOURCE: The ignition on a 1990 Toyota Corolla is locked,

try turning the steering wheel a bit. it may be the steering has the steering lock in a bind.
if that dont work wiggle key sideways and in and out a little then have lock cyl replaced

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 06, 2010

SOURCE: I HAVE A 2002, 4-WHEEL

Hi angelsr. Begin by checking the transmission fluid level. It will operate best when it is at the high end of the full range. Once you have checked that and possibly added fluid to the transmission, drive it for 5 miles and then go into 4H. IF it still isn't working properly chances are that the bands on the transmission are loose. Then drive to an AAMCO transmission shop or other transmission shop and have your transmission serviced. Joe

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