Grey wire mod question

HOJU · 03-28-2006, 05:43 AM

I did this a while ago but Sunday was the first time i really needed to use the locker. I was wondering if the locker light will go solid or not? It just kept on blinking at me.

Or did i do something wrong?

I followed these instructions- HBoss.net

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DrBeau · 03-28-2006, 10:21 AM

the locker light goes solid. Sometimes it takes a little bit of coaxing to get it to lock though, especially if you don't use it all the time.

To test it, put the truck in 4LO and see if the locker will engage. You may have to slowly move back and/or forward to get it to lock. When the light goes solid, the rear is locked. If you have the radio off and the window down you can also usually hear it engage.

Once it works this way, try going back in to 2WD and engaging it.

I've done this mod and it works like a charm.

rowdy4runnin · 03-28-2006, 04:46 PM

i tried this mod and for some reason it perma-4wdrived me. i was driving around town in 4wd and COULD NOT get out of it. i wired it back to normal and its fine now. i BELIEVE i followed the directions perfectly because i checked and re-checked but couldnt figure it out. sorry to hijack just wanted to share my story with this mod

DrBeau · 03-28-2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowdy4runnin

i tried this mod and for some reason it perma-4wdrived me. i was driving around town in 4wd and COULD NOT get out of it. i wired it back to normal and its fine now. i BELIEVE i followed the directions perfectly because i checked and re-checked but couldnt figure it out. sorry to hijack just wanted to share my story with this mod

Did you possibly ground the wrong end of the wire? You need to ground the wire coming out of the ECU. Also, if you did the wrong wire it may make a difference. If I recall, either my truck or my friends '02 taco (I don't remember which) did not have a "gray" wire; it was like Red/blue or something.

4RUNN!N · 03-29-2006, 01:22 AM

I think you might have accidently grounded the actual 4WD selector wire.

HOJU · 03-29-2006, 06:00 AM

I'll take a look at the wires tonight, I've been really busy the last couple of days.

thanks guys, I'll let ya know-

***midiwall*** · 05-06-2006, 05:34 PM

Hey Allen/rowdy4runnin - did you guys ever get this working?

I'm revisiting the Diff Lock ECU for something else and tripped over this thread. If you're still having trouble, then know that Beau is right - on the 96, the wire is RED/BLUE, not GREY. It _IS_ in the same position that the HBOSS directions talk about.

HOJU · 05-08-2006, 04:36 PM

I have yet to find the time to mess with this, but I do recall that i used the red/blue wire....

SC4Runner · 05-08-2006, 06:14 PM

I grounded the red/blue wire in my 96 4runner. Works fine for me...

d0ubledown · 05-08-2006, 07:45 PM

yep, mine was red/blue also. i think it was only the tacos that had the grey...not sure though.

Mr. Bob · 05-08-2006, 10:33 PM

Did it work OK before you did the "grey wire mod"???

HOJU · 05-09-2006, 04:02 AM

It worked just fine but since i did the mod, I've been able to get everywhere I've gone without the need for the locker. So when I actually needed it I noticed that it just kept blinking and i never really felt it engage. I got up the trail, but it got me wondering....

BennyTRD · 05-09-2006, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC4Runner

I grounded the red/blue wire in my 96 4runner. Works fine for me...

X2

HOJU · 05-18-2006, 03:29 PM

Ok, I finally had a second to check this. I too have grounded the Blue/red wire. IT still blinks and I have not felt it engage. I'll put it back to stock to make sure that it still works... but that blue/red wire didn't or hasn't yet, worked for me....

BennyTRD · 05-18-2006, 05:31 PM

It takes a little bit for mine to actually engage after I press the button, but it always locks after a few seconds of driving forward or backwards. Try having just the ignition on, truck not running, then press the button and see if you can hear it lock. It will be audible if it indeed works.

HOJU · 05-18-2006, 06:41 PM

I tried that long ago....

SC4Runner · 05-18-2006, 11:52 PM

Maybe your locker actuator is bad?!

03-28-2006, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
DrBeau Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North County, San Diego, CA Posts: 1,249	the locker light goes solid. Sometimes it takes a little bit of coaxing to get it to lock though, especially if you don't use it all the time. To test it, put the truck in 4LO and see if the locker will engage. You may have to slowly move back and/or forward to get it to lock. When the light goes solid, the rear is locked. If you have the radio off and the window down you can also usually hear it engage. Once it works this way, try going back in to 2WD and engaging it. I've done this mod and it works like a charm. __________________ -Beau No, I am not actually a doctor...yet. ----------- 1998 4Runner SR5- 4x4, V6, AT, Factory E-Locker- Mods: Satoshi Grill, Alpine HU, E-Locker Mod -otherwise Stock (for now) To come: Music!, Rear Storage/Audio box/Sleep area, York OBA

03-29-2006, 01:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
4RUNN!N Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 175	I think you might have accidently grounded the actual 4WD selector wire. __________________ 1997 4Runner Limited 4WD 4" Deckplate True Flow Air Filter Gray Wire Mod LT265/75R16 Hankook Dynamic RF04 Tires Lift coming soon

03-29-2006, 06:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
HOJU Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UTAH Posts: 1,278	I'll take a look at the wires tonight, I've been really busy the last couple of days. thanks guys, I'll let ya know- __________________ Allen- "You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel..." Return With Honor

05-06-2006, 05:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
*midiwall* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattleish, WA Posts: 9,078	Hey Allen/rowdy4runnin - did you guys ever get this working? I'm revisiting the Diff Lock ECU for something else and tripped over this thread. If you're still having trouble, then know that Beau is right - on the 96, the wire is RED/BLUE, not GREY. It _IS_ in the same position that the HBOSS directions talk about. __________________ ~ Mark '96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

05-08-2006, 04:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
HOJU Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UTAH Posts: 1,278	I have yet to find the time to mess with this, but I do recall that i used the red/blue wire.... __________________ Allen- "You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel..." Return With Honor

03-28-2006, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
rowdy4runnin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ABQ/Ft. Collins Posts: 114	i tried this mod and for some reason it perma-4wdrived me. i was driving around town in 4wd and COULD NOT get out of it. i wired it back to normal and its fine now. i BELIEVE i followed the directions perfectly because i checked and re-checked but couldnt figure it out. sorry to hijack just wanted to share my story with this mod

05-08-2006, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,893	I grounded the red/blue wire in my 96 4runner. Works fine for me... __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

05-08-2006, 07:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
d0ubledown Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: vansterdam BC. Posts: 1,432	yep, mine was red/blue also. i think it was only the tacos that had the grey...not sure though. __________________ sonny ------- 1998 4Runner LTD. Fabtech CO fronts, OME/Pro Comp rears, SS rear links, Revtek diff drop, oem elocker, ARB RD90, 4.88's, 315/75/16 MT/R's on FZJ-80's, Trail Gear sliders, ARB Prado Bar, 1.5" 4Crawler BL, Tundra Brakes, wabfab disco's, IPF's...satoshi'd deckplated & ISR'd. SOLD!!! new ride: 1997 FZJ80. ome/arb/bfg/etc. when clinton lied..nobody died

05-08-2006, 10:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mr. Bob Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 402	Did it work OK before you did the "grey wire mod"??? __________________ 97 Stellar Blue Pearl 4Runner, 3.4L 5 Speed, Elocker, OEM Lift, 285/75/R16 Cooper Discoverer STTs on FZJ-80 rims, TRD clutch, TRD Headers, Borla cat back exhaust, Deck plate and ISR mods. mods waiting for truck: FJ40 logo for satoshi mod "Amber" corner lenses Hilux Surf emblem

05-09-2006, 04:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
HOJU Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UTAH Posts: 1,278	It worked just fine but since i did the mod, I've been able to get everywhere I've gone without the need for the locker. So when I actually needed it I noticed that it just kept blinking and i never really felt it engage. I got up the trail, but it got me wondering.... __________________ Allen- "You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel..." Return With Honor

05-18-2006, 03:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
HOJU Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UTAH Posts: 1,278	Ok, I finally had a second to check this. I too have grounded the Blue/red wire. IT still blinks and I have not felt it engage. I'll put it back to stock to make sure that it still works... but that blue/red wire didn't or hasn't yet, worked for me.... __________________ Allen- "You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel..." Return With Honor

05-18-2006, 05:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
BennyTRD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 126	It takes a little bit for mine to actually engage after I press the button, but it always locks after a few seconds of driving forward or backwards. Try having just the ignition on, truck not running, then press the button and see if you can hear it lock. It will be audible if it indeed works. __________________ '97 4Runner Limited w/E-Locker '99 Coils w/TrekMasters 265/75/16 BFG AT's My Profile

05-18-2006, 06:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
HOJU Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UTAH Posts: 1,278	I tried that long ago.... __________________ Allen- "You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel..." Return With Honor

05-18-2006, 11:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,893	Maybe your locker actuator is bad?! __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

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