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How to fix a Transfer Case Actuator that no longer engages

Has anyone ever seen this with their Prado? I've got a 2010 Toyota Landcruiser Prado GX Auto constant 4x4 KDJ150 - KD-FTV. Came back from some 4wding in Jan/Feb after going in between 4Hi and Lo with ...
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Part advice for Audi A4 B8 door actuator

I have Audi A4 B8 (2.0 Diesel) I need to replace the right side rear car door's actuator. The part codes are so confusing, with pre Nov 2009, post Nov 2009. I found it very difficult to pin point the ...
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What does a throttle valve actuator do in carburetors?

i tried looking online but could not find much information about throttle valve actuators in carburetors. I think they look like this part in the picture below circled in red. What is the purpose of ...
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Nissan Pulsar 2001 N16 Door actuator problem

The front left hand door of my Nissan Pulsar 2001 N16 won't open. I'm in Australia with RHD, so this is my passenger door. The key turns in the lock and I can hear the bolt in action. Same with the ...
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2012 Volkswagen Passat se Drivers side heat actuator?

I drive a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, SE and my driver side heat does not work but my passenger side does. I scanned my car for issues and it said drivers side actuator but i can’t figure out where it is, ...
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Vtc actuator replacement on honda

So I wanted to replace my vtc actuator because my car makes a grinding noise on start up I began taking the valve cover off and once I got it off I went to the crank pulley to rotate the motor I was ...
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Power lock opens door but won’t lock door

So my friends 2007 Golf City driver side door won’t lock with either door lock switch or fob. Car has central locking so all doors lock at once from the fob. Only driver door doesn’t lock and button ...
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2004 Toyota Vitz Trunk not opening

I have a 2004 Toyota Vitz (Right Hand Drive, imported from Japan). Very recently it became impossible to open the boot/hatch. To open the boot hatch I would typically make sure the car is unlocked, ...
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2005 Camry Key Doesnt unlock door but fob does after DIY actuator replacement

I have a 2005 Toyota Camry and my driver door actuator failed. I bought a replacement part, removed the panel and replaced it as I had seen done. The lock works great when using the key fob, interior ...
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Snowblower is hard to pull in cold

I have a pull start blower from sometime in the 90’s. It’s a beast! However, I need to put a heater on it for about 10 minutes so I can reasonably pull it. Otherwise, it’s super difficult to pull ...
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linear actuator rod extension

I need to extend the rod of 700mm linear actuator by 45 cm as in the picture. Is it safe ?
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repair /service on encoder chips in smart car clutch actuator motor

I am a DIYer trying to fix the clutch actuator motor on my Smart fortwo. The actuator has 3 components A. the motor B.the mechanical arm C. the encoder. A & B are good. component C is as shown....
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