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prado 4 wheel drive selection


 
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john f
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 23:15    Post subject: prado 4 wheel drive selection Reply with quote

Hi, I have just bought a 1992 jap import 2.4 prado Auto 8 seater. On the dash it has two buttons, one for hub lock and one for 4 wheel drive. The 4 wheel drive button when pressed will not light up its corresponding dash light until the hub button is pressed also. However if the hub lock button is pressed it lights up it dash light with or without the four wheel drive button being pressed. My question is can you only have 4 wheel drive with hub lock on and if so why have two buttons to perfom one operation. Hoping for a quick reply, John F
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 22:09    Post subject: Reply with quote

The hubs Need to be locked to transmit the drive. Is the switch for the hubs or is it for the diff lock?

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john f
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PostPosted: Wed May 05, 2004 22:09    Post subject: Reply with quote

the switch is for the hub lock, so why have two switchs for the same job ??
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Omar J. Ali
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:08    Post subject: Two Buttons on the Dash Reply with quote

The two buttons have different functions. The hub lock works when the vehicle is stationary, as secuity to avoid coasting, if at all your hand brakes do not function. However, the 4 wheel button is a release button for the 4 wheel gear after using it. OK!
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 10, 2004 23:37    Post subject: Reply with quote

Omar! Oh My!

Sorry but the H4 button engages 4 wheel drive (normally rear wheel drive only). The 'Hub Lock' button does just that. Locks the front hubs so 4 wheel drive is available. The parking brake acts on the rear wheels only.
Do not rely on the hub locks to stop you car on a hill. Set the transmission in Park and apply the handbrake.
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