Elocker stuck (locked) any suggestions?

pepsilvr · 07-22-2009, 11:26 PM

I just finished my elocker project using a donor axle with the elocker already installed.

I got everything wired up using the factory ECU and switch using a diagram I found here. When I pushed the button the locker immediately locked. When I pushed the button again (to unlock) nothing happened. I tried driving a bit and it just won't unlock.

I checked the wiring and the correct (unlock) side of the motor is getting +12V and the lock side is getting zero. I assume this is correct.

I did read about motors binding but was wondering if there was something else I could try before disassembling the motor or if anyone has good instructions on fixing the motor.

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Blizzard · 07-23-2009, 01:16 AM

Do you hear the motor turning? If so jack one wheel and turn it with your hands, it has to unlock.

If you don't hear the motor unlocking then your motor brushes must be stuck. It happened to me once with my RR E-Locker and now I've the same problem with the FR one.

David

pepsilvr · 07-23-2009, 06:08 AM

I do not hear the motor turning. After taking it apart and putting back together is it pretty reliable, or should I expect the same problem in the future? I called the dealer this morning and they must have gotten the wrong part because they said the motor alone was $855.00 If anyone has a part number or approx. price it would be appreciated!

pepsilvr · 07-23-2009, 10:26 AM

I figured it out! The ECU or switch must have been bad. I just used the relay method and it works beautifully. Sure beats pulling the motor out.

jeremy9allen · 07-23-2009, 12:27 PM

Either way locked or working, you would have been ready for this weekend

pepsilvr · 07-24-2009, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy9allen

Either way locked or working, you would have been ready for this weekend

True. Talk about last minute though. What a relief.

07-23-2009, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Blizzard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barcelona (Spain) Posts: 912	Do you hear the motor turning? If so jack one wheel and turn it with your hands, it has to unlock. If you don't hear the motor unlocking then your motor brushes must be stuck. It happened to me once with my RR E-Locker and now I've the same problem with the FR one. David __________________ '94 Toyota 4Runner 3.0 Turbo Diesel Intercooler Auto – Trail-Gear 4'' SAS front, Trail-Gear 5'' rear leaves swap, 35's, FR&RR E-Lockers and too many things more to write...

07-23-2009, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
jeremy9allen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wilmington, Il Posts: 131	Either way locked or working, you would have been ready for this weekend __________________ 97 4runner SR5 Locked, Lift, Sliders, 33" Bighorns, 2 TRD stickers 5hp each= 10hp+ 83 Toyota Pickup Shortbed 4x4 Lift, 33" BFG M/T, Lincoln Locker

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07-23-2009, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
pepsilvr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manhattan, IL Posts: 46	I do not hear the motor turning. After taking it apart and putting back together is it pretty reliable, or should I expect the same problem in the future? I called the dealer this morning and they must have gotten the wrong part because they said the motor alone was $855.00 If anyone has a part number or approx. price it would be appreciated!

07-23-2009, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
pepsilvr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manhattan, IL Posts: 46	I figured it out! The ECU or switch must have been bad. I just used the relay method and it works beautifully. Sure beats pulling the motor out.