Newbie here.

Just stepped out of a 1993 pickup (ext. cab 4wd with 82K miles) into a 2002 4runner (4wd, 52K miles).

A couple of questions:

1. When in drive on an inclinde, with my foot off both the brake and gas, I will roll backwards. This would seem to be a problem?

2. I love the truck in every way except the traction control system. So annoying not to be able to spin the tires trying to get out of a little snow. Instead the truck won't move at all and I have to shift over to 4wd. Can I turn this off?

Glad to join the group. I am a DIYer, so I will be getting into the maintenance stuff shortly.

John,
Not sure if this is frowned upon or not, but here is my post that I started on another forum.
You are not alone with your frustation!

Traction control woes

Andreas

I read the entire thread. Sounds like a solution continues to be elusive. Should have gotten a 2000 with rear locking diff. - I guess. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

I still want to know if people can roll backward while in drive?? Anyone? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />

Yep. Most slush boxes will allow the vehicle to roll backward when in drive or another forward gear. Mostly depends on the internal design of the torque converter, and how tight it is at idle. Some vehicles are worse than others, and of course, the amount of slope you're on plays heavily also. The tranny should hold fast (and pull forward) on almost any slope w/in 400-500 rpm above idle.

I have a year 2000 and it will usually hold the vehicle as long as it's not like a 45 degree hill or something. In that case it will roll back only slowly. But on most inclines i can let off the brake and it will hold when i'm in drive.

John,
I wouldn't throw the towel in just yet. Some of those guys seem hell-bent to figure the wiring out. I'm glad I brought the subject back to light.

Andreas