92 loyal auto questions

[loyal1992]

When I push the orange button on the shifter the 4x4 engages but when I release button it disengages. Also just in front of the shifter is a black push type button that has no effect when pushed. I can't imagine having to hold a button in to use 4x4. I don't have owners manual.

 

I just put new tires on today and on the freeway at 70 mpg I was at 4250 rpm. It didn't feel comfortable at all. I was looking for another gear but it's an automatic. Is that normal?

[DaveT]

The black button allows you to move the shifter without the key.

 

Orange button function sounds normal, except that it should click and stay down, click again and stay up. I had to fix that on one of mine.

 

With the automatic 3AT transmission, 65mph is right about 4000rpm. Completely normal.

[loyal1992]

Thanks for the info. I will look into button detent.

[donuteater]

I'm glad somebody is having the same problem, I've been trying to find the fix but I haven't been successful. 4wd engages so I assume I have good vacuum. I've been in the middle of front bearing replacement so I haven't driven it or farted with it lately.

 

I'll let you know if I find the problem.

Edit: Dave T will you please elaborate on your fix?

Edited April 27, 2016 by donuteater

[DaveT]

The 4wd select is electric, no vacuum involved. What I found in my broken switch was that a piece of the plastic housing of the switch broke off. Remove the screw under the button. The button comes out, be careful of the wires. I'll see about getting a picture of the repair, easier than trying to explain. I used a small screw to hold the broken piece onto the switch.

[silverhelme]

My Brat had a similar problem and would not stay engaged when the button was released. I found that the end of the little spring loaded metal piece inside was worn round on the end. I filed it back flat and it has worked since. It is a little piece of rod about 2 tenths of an inch long and i/8th inch in diameter.

[donuteater]

Much appreciated

[loyal1992]

Ok here is a crazy thing with my loyal....It had been sitting for 8 months and a mouse had moved into the vent on drivers side. So I took it to work and blew out the vents. When I went to start it when the key was advanced to start I had no engine rotation but got electronic noise threw the radio, dash lights good, battery good. So I was pressed for time and ran a wire from starter solenoid to cabin. I used power from cigarette lighter to energize solenoid. It worked well. I drove it that way for 2 days. I stopped for a pop and when I went to leave it wouldn't start with my trick. It would spin over just fine. I reconnected factory wire to solenoid and it started. I'm not sure wassup with this car but a do love it so far. I scrubbed the moss off of it. Out here in Washington anything setting for one winter will grow alge. I'll try and learn about posting pics.

[l75eya]

Just a random question because I saw it in your posts, screen-name, and the thread title;

You know the car is called a Loyale right, not Loyal? Don't get me wrong, when I first heard it I was like wtf is a Loyale, but yeah. L-o-y-a-l-E.