Cannot select Low range

[pickled Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close pickled]

Hi All
I am New to Toyota after having 2 nissans and a mitsubishi.
I have just bought a 07 d4d prado manual and cannot select low range,
I have tried in and out of gear, engine off and on, reversing and forward,
Have tried spinning tyres in the sand etc
Please Note i do not have an owners manual yet so theres no "last resort"

Need help ASAP
cheers Pickles

[samo Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close samo]

Re: Cannot select Low range Need help ASAP

is it auto or manual gearbox

[pickled Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close pickled]

Re: Cannot select Low range Need help ASAP

Sorry Forgot to add its a 6sp manual

[samo Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close samo]

Re: Cannot select Low range

well thats a curly 1, where did you buy the car from private or car yard

[pickled Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close pickled]

Re: Cannot select Low range

Auction buy
Was ex Dept of Ag with full service history
Will keep posted of result, Bugger is it is loaded now to head to esperance tomorrow fishing, Hopefully i don't need low

[MickL Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close MickL]

Re: Cannot select Low range

So what happens when you try? does the little stick move or not?


Mick

[Bazza Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bazza]

Re: Cannot select Low range

I have something similar in my auto, must be in "Park" to be able to get it in or out of RL. Never heard of it in a manual .... does it grind when you try it and does the stick feel firm?
Bazza.

[pickled Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close pickled]

Re: Cannot select Low range

Stick is jammed solid near on no movement at all apart from a bit of flex in the stick, It is a manual so its not the Park or Neutral situation,
I have spoken to a mate a toyota mech and he said likely to be selectors are jammed up
Fingers crossed that all it is, Other wise he said there is a bush that wears out or lets go.
Booked in For 11am

[pickled Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close pickled]

Re: Cannot select Low range

HI all
Well here's the problem, the vehicle has previously (prior to me) had a new clutch fitted,
when they reassembled they managed to not insert the 4wd stick into the socket and was jammed in beside
therefore it wouldn't move out of high.
I was going to remove the rubber boot myself last night but opted to take it in to toyota
The guys at Galleria Toyota in Morley had it sorted in about 30min tops and cost $50
can't complain about the service.
Now off to catch a big Fish down south
Cheers pickles

[StormyKnight Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close StormyKnight]

Re: Cannot select Low range

No wonder it was jammed! :shock:

Good result though.

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Re: Cannot select Low range

HI all
Well here's the problem, the vehicle has previously (prior to me) had a new clutch fitted,
when they reassembled they managed to not insert the 4wd stick into the socket and was jammed in beside
therefore it wouldn't move out of high.
I was going to remove the rubber boot myself last night but opted to take it in to toyota
The guys at Galleria Toyota in Morley had it sorted in about 30min tops and cost $50
can't complain about the service.
Now off to catch a big Fish down south
Cheers pickles

No fish left near Esperance - all gone unless you can get out to sea a bit. Oh, you might get a salmon (cat food).