Thanks so much. My 2015 GX460 had this issue today for some reason. The reverse worked. I owe you one.
@autoobsessivegarage
4 жыл бұрын
krazeekalvin no problem at all. Glad to hear it helped you out.
@whatsforlunchfatass
Жыл бұрын
Sir, I do not know how to thank you enough. My wife was stranded and I walked her through your instructions and it worked perfectly ❤. God bless you.
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, glad I could help!
@laramastercreations
4 жыл бұрын
Got a flat in my 2019 GX 460, replaced the tire, was stuck with differential for some reason, drove wonky, did the reverse tip and good to go!
@The_Touring_Jedi
2 жыл бұрын
If that happens dont change 1 tire only, always in pair and that differencial will be fine. If one tire have a lot less profile and other brand new the computer reading wheel rpm can make a mess. This goes for every modern 4wd.
@junevutran3986
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. My GX470 had this same issue, and I followed your instruction reversed the car, then that fixed the issue.
@autoobsessivegarage
4 жыл бұрын
June Vu Tran that’s awesome to hear that it helped!
@Fifikaydot
4 жыл бұрын
The reverse/moving forward trick worked perfectly for me. It was really stressing me out. Thank you so much!
@autoobsessivegarage
4 жыл бұрын
Fiona Kirori glad to hear that it worked!
@Cherry-wq1mb
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The reverse trick easily fixed the issue.
@autoobsessivegarage
4 жыл бұрын
Cherry108 glad to hear it!
@WalkOverHotCoal
3 жыл бұрын
Good tip. I have mostly older generation 4WD with open differential. When it wont come out of 4WD, the same method also applies. Reversing for a short distance, while "gently" pushing the appropriate level to disengage the 4WD mode. To be honest, I believe that this is the most basic most 4WD owner ought to know.
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, but many LX470 owners use the diff locks rarely leading to sticking. I do love when classic tricks just work.
@WalkOverHotCoal
3 жыл бұрын
@@autoobsessivegarage I think it has to do with the fact that new 4WD are armed to the teeth with electronics. There is always a button for just about everything. New Land Rover Discovery is a good example. As a result, people forget about the basic things. But I am not knocking LX470 as I am actively searching for one to replace my Nissan Patrol GQ.
@alexignatov1053
2 жыл бұрын
Absolute Legend, Liked & Subscribed! The steering wheel was tough to turn, then I heard a click and the VSC Off & Centre Diff Lock lights came on. Reversed 30m, heard another click and both lights turned off.
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it helped and thanks for the sub.
@daydreamer415
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! 2014 LX (200 series) the driving backwards worked for me as well... Side note: This should be tried first in my opinion. It's the easiest test. 😜
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped. I agree it’s the easiest fix and usually gets the job done, but if any of those items are an issue the backup test won’t fix the diff sticking. So there’s some logic to my madness.
@itsallrelative2947
4 ай бұрын
Came thru in a jam.. pardon the pUn. Thx for this video. 2016 4runner had me panicking
@autoobsessivegarage
4 ай бұрын
Hahaha puns are encouraged around here. Glad I could help out!
@jcmadrigal3431
2 жыл бұрын
this happened to me yesterday in a parking lot and rolling it back in reverse about 50 feet did the trick! Greatly appreciate your post
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you out!
@ramanapinnam7520
4 жыл бұрын
Fixed my problem by driving backwards in straight line per your tip. Thanks
@raidercat9830
2 жыл бұрын
Wife’s GX 460 diff was stuck and this worked perfect thank you!
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear it helped and you’re very welcome.
@pcwexhaustmods
2 жыл бұрын
I was stuck in a traffic jam caused by a major accident today and the fire engine wanted to come through so we all pulled to the side to let it through, my knee pushed that badly placed button and it wouldn't turn off. I started to panic as I knew the traffic would move at some point and it was a 70mph road so I couldn't mess about, the reverse cure wasn't an option either lol...thankfully as soon as I'd travelled a few metres the diff unlocked. So thanks for the video, though none of it helped in that situation, I now know what to do in such a scenario 😆
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
Oh boy that’s a tough situation. Yeah 9 times out 10, reverse will unlock that sticky diff.
@dawngregorie7423
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have a 2002 lexus lx470. I accidentally hit the button with my knee. The button does not turn the indicator lights off until I put it in reverse and was able to turn wheels and lights went off. I did not hear a click but I knew it was disengaged! Thank you so much!
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, and glad to hear it helped!
@brookspw
2 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm on our 2019 GX460
@JThomas-go2ii
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this fix. I have been stressing the cost of getting it towed to a shop and the repair cost. I tried several other suggestions like back and forth but I think driving in reverse for a little bit while pressing the button was the key. My diff lock immediately went off and I could feel the difference in turning but VSC off and TRAC off was still on, restarted the car and that cleared those also.
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped you out.
@denisekubicek3651
2 жыл бұрын
Chadwick - the drive in reverse trick worked like a charm on my 2015 GX460! I am seriously grateful for this video and with others you do - helping folks like me figure these things out!
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
You are so very welcome. Happened to me one day and I immediately started trouble shooting all the possible causes. Figured I would share since other folks may see the seem issue.
@misamartinez1965
Жыл бұрын
This workaround also worked on my GX470, thank you so much 👍🏽
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
Basically the same drivetrain. That’s awesome to hear!
@madnessbc3198
Жыл бұрын
Reverse trick worked for me Thank you.
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@trevorkelly5372
Жыл бұрын
Thank you the reversing solved my version of the issue. Appreciate it
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad it helped.
@dappy6262
3 жыл бұрын
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude thank you soooo damn much, been bugging me for a week
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
I got you man!
@Emilyemily558
Жыл бұрын
It worked like magic, thanks
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it worked!
@masterscubaman
Жыл бұрын
wow - same issue with a 2022 landcruiser invincible this evening and the reverse for 100m then forward cleared it! Thanks
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love when old tricks still get it done. Glad it helped.
@racer89gt
3 жыл бұрын
The reverse trick also worked on my GX470- thanks!
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Practically identical drivetrain as the LX470…I also like those a ton, great vehicles.
@Moondoggy1941
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you I will give this a try, our Center Diff Lock button got pushed by mistake on our Lexus GX 470. It was driving weird so we just left it at the grocery store.
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
Should fix it right up. Find an area with enough space to back up a fair distance and it should release. Good luck!
@Moondoggy1941
Жыл бұрын
@@autoobsessivegarage Thanks we were able to get it to release, thankfully back to normal. Thanks for helping.
@Jason-oh6ky
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. The reverse worked.
@autoobsessivegarage
11 ай бұрын
Great, glad it worked!
@AP_0001
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Huge help. We did the reverse thing. Great ride
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
That’s great…always nice to know not helped out.
@BartenderGVille
3 жыл бұрын
Bro - lifesaver!
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah man!
@binonj
2 жыл бұрын
Reverse and forward sorted out my differential lock and disengaged... Thanks
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear it worked!
@donnieceNcourtney
2 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you soooo much!!! I was freaking out because I couldn’t figure it out
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
You’re so very welcome! Glad I could help!
@Fawzy.x
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, it worked for my 2010 land cruiser as well. subbed
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and super glad it helped!
@SOWBO
6 ай бұрын
This helped us!!! Thank you so much!!!
@autoobsessivegarage
6 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@sowhydontyou5061
3 жыл бұрын
Giving this a try- fingers crossed!
@sowhydontyou5061
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you! It worked driving in reverse!
@liukash4324
3 жыл бұрын
Same here 2003 LX 470 Drive reverse and all good now
@jzsamuel
3 жыл бұрын
You tha mannnnn! Thanks for the tip to kick it in reverse and drive 🙌🏾
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
You got it man! Glad it helped.
@Ryan-dc6lj
Жыл бұрын
Confirming this worked on a 2012 GX460 with 156k... at the hospital with my wife and newborn, no less. 😅
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
Talk about a stress test. That's awesome that it worked! AND congrats!
@JekTehCreaydr
3 жыл бұрын
This just saved my evening thank you
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear and you’re very welcome.
@brandonschmidt76
Жыл бұрын
The reverse truck helped in my 4 runner!!!
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic! It works like a charm freeing up a sticky diff.
@dbadiaries6711
Жыл бұрын
the backing trick worked!
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear it!
@kenzohusin976
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you so much
@autoobsessivegarage
4 жыл бұрын
kenzo husin awesome! Glad this helped you out.
@sulemanaalizakariaalizakar4044
4 жыл бұрын
I have the similar problem I remove these 4wheel drive shaft but vehicle refuse to move
@johnriccobono8179
Жыл бұрын
Great video this helped me Thanks.
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear!
@Nit_Witty
3 жыл бұрын
Reverse!!! Worked like a charm! Thanks :)
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad I could help out.
@michaelmason4349
2 жыл бұрын
Video saved me big time! Thank you!!!
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@ranaali5774
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton!! It really was helpful 😊
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome.
@alexbratt8619
7 ай бұрын
THAnks!!!
@autoobsessivegarage
7 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@abidnessman
2 жыл бұрын
Bingo! Thanks!
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to help.
@arafat_ahmad
2 жыл бұрын
thank you brother
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help.
@CrackMeUp1000
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome.
@michellejohn695
Жыл бұрын
Why would a weak battery make the center differrential light stay on???
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
Great question as they seem unrelated. I’ve seen a few weak or defective batteries illuminate multiple lights, traction control, ABS, etc. this is caused by the low voltage signal triggering the warning light. It’s an easy test to ensure the battery is healthy before chasing other causes when you have a random warning light illuminate.
@yousef416972
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@JP-ul8di
Жыл бұрын
I disconnected my battery because I had to replace my alternator. Had to wait for the alt for a week so the battery was disconnected for that long, so anyways. The new alt. Was installed as well as new battery. As soon as I started the car, vgrs light, vsc trac , vsc off lights are all on solid, not blinking. . . I havent tried your method yet tho to see if it'll turn off. I was hoping by driving it, it'll recalibrate itself and turn off. .
@autoobsessivegarage
Жыл бұрын
You will know immediately if your center diff is locked when you drive it. It will feel like a tank when you’re trying to corner. If this is the case, try my steps to resolve it. Keep me updated and good luck.
@Scp1020
3 жыл бұрын
last one worked perfect on my 2016 gx460, not sure why they put that button right next to your knees where it can easily be bumped/turned off....thanks!
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, glad it helped.
@kpy3p
4 жыл бұрын
Nothing worked. VSC OFF and DIFF LOCK light still on no matter what I do.
@AA-ht3ce
3 жыл бұрын
Did you fix it?
@kpy3p
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I removed the actuator and cleaned it up.
@liukash4324
3 жыл бұрын
See --everything works
@9orcom
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@victoriachanel2493
3 жыл бұрын
When I am in drive and step on the brake, the "R"(reverse) light comes on and the backup camera comes on also. Any idea what is going on? Great video, thanks. It's a Lexus lx470.
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a first. Never heard of that before.
@victoriachanel2493
3 жыл бұрын
@@autoobsessivegarage I know, it's crazy. I have brought it to 2 mechanics, they both can't figure it out. Because the code it's reading is a code for the Safety Neutral Control....which I already replaced that with a new one.
@asim4evr
2 жыл бұрын
I recently bought Land cruiser 2006 GXR. I am still very new to the 4x4. I have noticed that 4x4 gear is on "H" since i bought the car. please let me know if the gear lever should be on "N" instead of "H". I am little confused.
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
Great buy! The vehicle should always be in H for normal driving. Use L for off-road or really bad conditions when driving slow.
@asim4evr
2 жыл бұрын
@@autoobsessivegarage thank you soo much for the quick reply. Can you tell me what is "N" used for ? Thanks 😊
@autoobsessivegarage
2 жыл бұрын
@@asim4evr Of course, you're welcome. Remember that you need to be completely stopped and place the regular shifter into N before changing between H and L. The N in the 4WD mode shifter is for Neutral also...anytime the vehicle needs to be towed or pushed is where it probably would see the most use. I have never placed mine in N. Take care.
@renzjai6690
3 жыл бұрын
On my 2009 prado when i reverse turn is tight then light comes on dash diff lock ,i tried what you say but the light not goes off still there
@AtomicHouse
7 ай бұрын
Do you think having it parked in a slope in my driveway and having the tires turn all the right caused the center diff flashing lights? I drive my 23' 460 1-2 a week.
@autoobsessivegarage
7 ай бұрын
That’s really interesting. Shouldn’t cause that. No leaks or anything else of note?
@x2x2010
3 жыл бұрын
My car lx 570 showing code c1340 pls help me (vsc lamp blinking amd the crawl system not available)
@mohamedniyas8080
3 жыл бұрын
Mine doesn't show up the difflock light on the cluster at all, pressing the center difflock button does nothing. And its much harder to turn the steering wheel. Can't drive it. Any fixes?
@autoobsessivegarage
3 жыл бұрын
The center diff may actually be locked (mechanically stuck) on yours. None of the steps helped?
@mohamedniyas8080
3 жыл бұрын
@@autoobsessivegarage the center difflock was stuck, just took the actuator out n cleaned it was a bit hard but it did work. Thanks
@TheRally00
4 жыл бұрын
My 2006 land cruiser dont have diff lock switch. Any idea why is that ? I just bought it in 2 weeks ago. Can you please reply me thank you.
@autoobsessivegarage
4 жыл бұрын
Nittu Kandarappallil you should still have the center diff lock button. The rear diff lock had a physical button on 98-99 models.
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