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Diff locker relay - not hearing it

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Brcjacks, Aug 12, 2023.

  1. Aug 12, 2023 at 7:52 AM
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    Brcjacks

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    2015 trail edition. Locker was working before I had to swap engines. Now it won't engage. Red dash like just blinks slowly.
    Does anyone know where that relay is located? It seems like the cheapest/easiest thing to try first.
     
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    Captain Spalding

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    There are a lot of conditions that need to be satisfied for the diff lock to engage.
     

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    With my 2022 Off-Road, once that red light starts blinking then I have to essentially bring it to a complete stop. As soon as I do, the locker engages. And it has to be in 4wd Lo Range.
     
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    I haven't exercised mine in a while but I thought you had to be at a complete stop to engage? I didn't think you could do it while moving.

    Also, from what I remember, you should turn slightly side to side to help it engage if a straight line doesn't do it (helps since the diff is actually working when turning slightly).
     
  5. Aug 12, 2023 at 5:34 PM
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    Why did you have to swap engines?
     
  6. Aug 13, 2023 at 7:25 PM
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    Matt83, I threw a rod. Might have been water got in the cylinder.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2023 at 7:29 PM
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    I disconnected the gray 6 wire plug on the top of the actuator to inspect it. Looked good so I reconnected it and now my 4 hi light is blinking as well as my multi terrain light, traction control light is on and so is my ABS. Shit keeps getting worse.
     
    Last edited: Aug 14, 2023

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