What are These Buttons?

maximum13 · 03-11-2008, 06:19 AM

This is a 2001 4runner Limited. I see through the steering wheel a button where the RR Diff Lock woudl be (but I thought that wasnt an option on 01's), and then to the left, two more buttons.

What might these be, based on teh year and the locations?

Rock Slide · 03-11-2008, 06:28 AM

I'm willing to bet, the button where you think the RR Diff lock switch is, is actually the Center Diff Lock switch (same switch on mine). This switch looks the center diff when in 4wd. '01 and '02 4Runners had no oem rear locker option.

The button to the far left of steering wheel looks like the oem alarm light.

Can't tell what the other switch is...too hidden.

Edit: here's a picture of my center diff switch:

Cxrazy · 03-11-2008, 06:44 AM

what does center diff do compared to a rear locker?

Bighead · 03-11-2008, 06:50 AM

If you hit the button on the transfer case shifter you have put it into All-Wheel Drive. Once you hit the Center Diff Lock button you put it into true 4-Wheel Drive.

Cxrazy · 03-11-2008, 06:55 AM

oh... My 98 just has 4wd, or not 4wd. haha

dirtoyboy · 03-11-2008, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bighead

Once you hit the Center Diff Lock button you put it into TRUE 4-Wheel Drive.

Really? Then I guess i have no reason to look at lockers for my front diff anymore......

Spence1016 · 03-11-2008, 07:15 AM

its not the same thiing as having a locker in the front or rear diffs. the center diff lock means an even 50/50 distribution of torque to the front and rear

Bighead · 03-11-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtoyboy

Really? Then I guess i have no reason to look at lockers for my front diff anymore......

FYI...The 2001 Limited he originally asked about has Toyota's electronic traction control (ATRAC). Not as good as the dual ARBs I have but better than standard open diffs.

Chrisnxl185 · 03-11-2008, 08:16 AM

Is it true that most transfer causes split the torque 50/50 when you put them in 4low? I remember someone telling me that.

Godzilla · 03-11-2008, 08:30 AM

The two buttons grouped to the far left are for heated seat controls. The one more to the centre is the centre diff lock

rearviewmirror · 03-11-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cxrazy

what does center diff do compared to a rear locker?

Center diff lock provides a 50/50 torque split between the front and rear. A rear locker does just that, locks the rear axle.

dirtoyboy · 03-11-2008, 10:58 AM

Have you checked your owners manual, maximum 13?

sounds dumb, I know.

racinkid13 · 03-11-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtoyboy

Have you checked your owners manual, maximum 13?

ah, always filled with wholesome goodness.

redpim1 · 03-11-2008, 11:29 AM

Um... I'm taking a wild guess that you can read because you are posting here... RTFM!

That is all I have to say....

unclejstoy · 03-11-2008, 11:31 AM

well I don't know how the new manuals are on the new toyota's.
But from working On equipment catepiller /genie the Operators manuals are very detailed on the operators station including butten's/switches

Rock Slide · 03-11-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtoyboy

Have you checked your owners manual, maximum 13?

sounds dumb, I know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by redpim1

Um... I'm taking a wild guess that you can read because you are posting here... RTFM!

That is all I have to say....

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclejstoy

well I don't know how the new manuals are on the new toyota's.
But from working On equipment catepiller /genie the Operators manuals are very detailed on the operators station including butten's/switches

Just to point out, he never said either way if the vehicle belonged to him or not. It could simply be a 4Runner he's found for sale online that had pictures included in the ad. (Most people taking pictures of their vehicle, do not often take such a shot as what he's posted. IMO, it looks like an ad shot.)

2nd, if this 4Runner does happen to belong to him, chances are the manual has since been lost.

And yes, unclejstoy you are correct right. The manual is very specific as to what the Center Diff lock switch does.

Whitey13 · 03-11-2008, 12:47 PM

Judging by the context of his post, I assume (as Rock Slide pointed out) that this is not his truck. If such was the case he would have taken a more accurate picture.

Notice the post counts on those guys??

dirtoyboy · 03-11-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitey13

Notice the post counts on those guys??

the board is being infested with TROLLS!

unclejstoy · 03-11-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redpim1

Um... I'm taking a wild guess that you can read because you are posting here... RTFM!

That is all I have to say....

Not the words i would use

I tried google for a operators manual no luck so far

03-11-2008, 06:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
maximum13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 4	What are These Buttons? This is a 2001 4runner Limited. I see through the steering wheel a button where the RR Diff Lock woudl be (but I thought that wasnt an option on 01's), and then to the left, two more buttons. What might these be, based on teh year and the locations? Attached Thumbnails

03-11-2008, 06:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 1,687	I'm willing to bet, the button where you think the RR Diff lock switch is, is actually the Center Diff Lock switch (same switch on mine). This switch looks the center diff when in 4wd. '01 and '02 4Runners had no oem rear locker option. The button to the far left of steering wheel looks like the oem alarm light. Can't tell what the other switch is...too hidden. Edit: here's a picture of my center diff switch: __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Headlight Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD I.S. Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, Hella HID 4000s, Tint, Black Pearl Emblems, Clear Corners, TRD Decals, JBL Door Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod, Ashtray Mod, Mud Flap Mod, Rear Diff Breather Mod Last edited by Rock Slide : 03-11-2008 at 06:29 AM.

03-11-2008, 06:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bighead Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 13SDD95121610 Posts: 1,275	If you hit the button on the transfer case shifter you have put it into All-Wheel Drive. Once you hit the Center Diff Lock button you put it into true 4-Wheel Drive. __________________ Lance 2001 4Runner Limited 4X4 -- Stock Sonoran Steel 2004 Land Cruiser -- OME Medium Lift \| Nitto Terra Grapplers

03-11-2008, 07:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Spence1016 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, FL Posts: 308	its not the same thiing as having a locker in the front or rear diffs. the center diff lock means an even 50/50 distribution of torque to the front and rear __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited V6 Auto... 2wd =[[[ Sony GT510 head unit, Kenwood 1700 watt max mono amp, Two 12 inch Polk Subs in ported box, 3 farad capacitor, neons in front footwells Foglights on bottom of rear bumper Optima Yellowtop, Kc daylighters on front bumper Vortex muffler and Trueflow airfilter

03-11-2008, 08:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chrisnxl185 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ayer, MA Posts: 154	Is it true that most transfer causes split the torque 50/50 when you put them in 4low? I remember someone telling me that. __________________ 94 4Runner 3.0 5spd 31" BFG A/T Custom Bumper 150w KC Daylighters

03-11-2008, 08:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Godzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: easy stalker! Posts: 1,668	The two buttons grouped to the far left are for heated seat controls. The one more to the centre is the centre diff lock

03-11-2008, 11:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
redpim1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: From Louisiana, Work in Iraq, live in the Philippines Posts: 2	Um... I'm taking a wild guess that you can read because you are posting here... RTFM! That is all I have to say.... __________________ If you don't stand behind our Troops... You can stand in front of them...

03-11-2008, 11:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
unclejstoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 72	well I don't know how the new manuals are on the new toyota's. But from working On equipment catepiller /genie the Operators manuals are very detailed on the operators station including butten's/switches

03-11-2008, 12:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
Whitey13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MA Posts: 1,033	Judging by the context of his post, I assume (as Rock Slide pointed out) that this is not his truck. If such was the case he would have taken a more accurate picture. Notice the post counts on those guys??