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Originally Posted by melon16
Hey guys I'm downright frustrated with this mod--here's the problem.
2008 Access cab tacoma--TRD Off road package 4.0L v6, 6spd manual.
When I first wired it up I wired to the SMALL blue wire--that popped the 4x4 fuse. So I realized this and rewired it to the larger blue wire.
What happened next:
--Diff lock light indicating locked position in all 4x4 modes--locker locked (test drove it)
--ABS light is on in all 4x4 modes
--2hi-->4hi change works as normal
--4hi-->4lo does nothing--no beep no flash, nothing.
--RR diff lock button switches my relay no problem. (checked with mulitmeter)
--relay in 4wd computer also clicks as normal.
So I took out my relay and used butt-connectors to wire it back to stock--checked all connections with mulitmeter.
Conditions now:
--Diff lock light indicating locked position in all 4x4 modes--locker still locked
--ABS light is on in all 4x4 modes
--2hi-->4hi change works as normal
--4hi-->4lo does nothing--no beep no flash, nothing.
--RR diff lock button clicks the relay in the 4wd computer but nothing happens.
Any Ideas what I should try before I go to the dealership thursday? (bumper rusted after 1 1/2 months--getting a free new one)
I'm still driving it as I do not believe it will hurt anything to drive locked on the roads right now as they still have sand/salt on the roads from the winter--and who really needs ABS? lol
Please help!
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After reading your post I can only suggest you remove the mod and install male/female spade connectors back to factory. Start the truck and test the 4wd again. Check the fuses too. Take the turns wide if possible on ashpalt if you're stuck locker engaged. Your axles and the 4wd hardware are binding when you turn on dry ground. Turn on peoples lawns instead. j/k.
I installed the locker mod recently too. On the few wires left off dangling from the 4WD ECU from the mod I crimped on spade connectors if my inatall was incorrect. I will post photos tomorrow. The mod works for me and I can hear the e-locker motor engage and disengage when I tap the OEM RR diff lock button on/off. However, with the engine running, in neutral (locker disengaged at this point) I select 2HI to 4HI, the green 4wd indicator lights up steady and I hit the locker to engage to on. I can hear the locker engage but there is no ABS lamp or diff lock lamp on. Same goes for 4low, no lamps, but the locker locks. Strange. I checked the rear end while 4HI engaged with rear wheels off the ground to be sure (engine running, in neutral). It was locked as is was suppose to be. I grounded the one wire under a 10mm bolt where I believe the 12v outlet ground is. I just drained the trannyand filled it throw the shifter hole. My center console is still apart. I am going tap the white/black stripe wire instead. I am wondering if I don't have a good ground.
After I do it sober, I'm going to install a hidden 12v toggle switch to keep my buds from playing w/ the locker and destroying the truck. So, do what I'm going to do, reread the instructions and build the mod from there. Good luck.
Happy Wheeling.
Re: Locker mod?
to ya!
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