4 wheel Low
02-08-14, 05:38 PM
#31
last wednesday very scary ride home.
going down a hill there was a little stream in road. unfortunately had to turn around at bottom as tree was down.
the gx starting slipping around when i tried turning around and then sliding down the hill at one point.
i get out and i almost get swept away. Solid Ice with cold water flowing over it! i was getting worried at that point. The gx kept slipping and going backwards.
i put it in 4Lo, then finally i am able to go uphill. i just revved it and flew up hill with solid ice on road.
4LO saved the day. i didnt lock the differential.
going down a hill there was a little stream in road. unfortunately had to turn around at bottom as tree was down.
the gx starting slipping around when i tried turning around and then sliding down the hill at one point.
i get out and i almost get swept away. Solid Ice with cold water flowing over it! i was getting worried at that point. The gx kept slipping and going backwards.
i put it in 4Lo, then finally i am able to go uphill. i just revved it and flew up hill with solid ice on road.
4LO saved the day. i didnt lock the differential.
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04-17-16, 04:58 AM
#32
GX460 stuck in 4 lo
My 2010 GX460 just rolled over 100K, out of warranty and like clock work the vehicle is stuck in 4 lo.
Engine malfunction light is on, as well as skid light with 4 lo flashing. Anyone wave any experience with this?
Engine malfunction light is on, as well as skid light with 4 lo flashing. Anyone wave any experience with this?
04-17-16, 02:04 PM
#33
Pole Position
You wouldn't happen to have a code scanner, would you? If so, I'd scan for codes or try to get it scanned for codes because it may not be stuck in 4LO.
For reference: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...ml#post9215262
Last edited by bd5400; 04-17-16 at 02:07 PM.
09-16-18, 11:27 AM
#34
Super Moderator
Resurrecting an old thread.. my 4L and center diff lock get used at least once a month. A good reminder to try them out every 4-6 months to avoid anything from binding up from long term "non-use".
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paui4m (09-17-18)
09-19-18, 08:15 AM
#35
So for us newbies, what exactly do I need to do? I assume I need to find somewhere that's not pavement so like dirt road or grass? Put car in neutral and press 4-Lo then shift into D and then drive? When do I press the button to lock centre diff?
09-19-18, 01:57 PM
#36
Pole Position
You can lock the center diff in both 4H and 4L, but that should only be done on a loose/slippery surface because all four wheels need to be able to turn at the same speed.
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Acrad (09-19-18)
09-19-18, 02:14 PM
#37
Super Moderator
You hear about some 470 owners where nothing was ever engaged by previous owner and if it does work some loud grinding. Just make sure in neutral when you switch from H to L.
Mine is either silent or just a small click
Mine is either silent or just a small click
Last edited by Acrad; 03-02-22 at 10:48 AM.
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