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Hello everyone! n00b from Texas checking in.
I am in the process of trading in my Tacoma for a 2007 FJ 4X4 and I have a few questions as I have never owned or driven a four wheel drive vehicle.
1. When engaging four wheel high or low it seems to help to have the truck in park. Is this normal? The manual leads me to believe that it can go from H2 H4 while moving but there is transfer case noise when I try especially when cold. I tried shifting to L4 in neutral as per the manual but there was grinding and I didn't want to force it so I stopped. Perhaps some fresh fluid would help or is there anything else to look for or is it a non issue all together.
2. There is some wind noise from somewhere in the back that picks up at about 40 MPH. Does the side or back glass roll down or vent? All of the door gaps line up and the weather strips are whole and in good shape.
3. If in L4 with the locker engaged I switch to H4 what happens to the locker? Is it electronically disabled? The light didn't seem to want to go out until it was put back in L4 then press the button.
Thanks, I realize these have probably been asked a million times so I am off to search but since the papers are signed and the dealer has my truck I am working with a very short time frame to figure it out.
I am in the process of trading in my Tacoma for a 2007 FJ 4X4 and I have a few questions as I have never owned or driven a four wheel drive vehicle.
1. When engaging four wheel high or low it seems to help to have the truck in park. Is this normal? The manual leads me to believe that it can go from H2 H4 while moving but there is transfer case noise when I try especially when cold. I tried shifting to L4 in neutral as per the manual but there was grinding and I didn't want to force it so I stopped. Perhaps some fresh fluid would help or is there anything else to look for or is it a non issue all together.
2. There is some wind noise from somewhere in the back that picks up at about 40 MPH. Does the side or back glass roll down or vent? All of the door gaps line up and the weather strips are whole and in good shape.
3. If in L4 with the locker engaged I switch to H4 what happens to the locker? Is it electronically disabled? The light didn't seem to want to go out until it was put back in L4 then press the button.
Thanks, I realize these have probably been asked a million times so I am off to search but since the papers are signed and the dealer has my truck I am working with a very short time frame to figure it out.