Rear diff locker out, advice please

I have Diff lockers in my '99 Limited. V6. And well they're out unfortunately. Not real sure what happened, worked fine last winter but now when I hoot engage all they do is flash any ideas? Maybe it's just the switch? Thanks for any and all help!

 

Most likely the elocker motor needs repair.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-truck-4runner/698966-e-locker-actuator-rebuild.html

 

if you need a motor, let me know, i can get one for you from work at a reasonable price

 

Wow thx man! I sure will let ya know, prolly be after the holidays as it doesn't affect driving!

 

no problem, that goes for any part, we process a good amount of 4runners at work so we have tons of OEM parts for them

 

Is replacing the diff motor a hard install or remove? Never had an doings with one.

 

No its Pretty Easy, it can be done while still on the vehicle, the trick is to make sure the Elocker is in the OFF position (Diss Engaged) and then just simply remove the 2 nuts and 1 bolt that attache the motor to the carrier itself and it comes right off.

 

You know what parts are gold that most people forget on the 4Runners if you keep them on the shelf. The four sensors/ actuators that control the 4x4 system on the multi modes. I called Toyota for them and they want like 140 each and you cant return them. One on front the back and two on the trans. case.

Blue

 

Do you have to have it in 4Low to engage the E-locker? I tried engaging my elocker while in 2wd and it wouldn't go in. Threw it into 4x4 and then tried to re-engage it and it finally went in

 

Yes I've tried all 4x4 options. The Diff lock light just continually blinks, haven't gotten around to replace it yet. My 4x4 works like it should in all options. I'm not even really sure how to check if the diff motor is bad. From what I've seen its a fairly pricey part. Hate to buy one and it not fix the problem. I reckon I'll have to run it by the Toyota dealer, but I don't really trust dealers around here.

 

I think I'll check the part price with calminitruck if it turns out to be the motor. Just wish I knew how to check one.

 

Gen on T4R in the 3rd Gen section. Post this up and look for the "Derk"

He is really knowledgeable and has a way of explaining things to make stuff easy as hell.

Blue

 

Tah dah \/. There are quite a few write-ups for the elocker actuater.

 

You the man!