I've got a 97 4runner limited, with 4wd, auto trans and 6 cyl engine. How do I tell if i've got an e locker? I got stuck in the mud this weekend and wonder if that would have made a difference. Here's some pics (I hope they load, haven't tried this before).

Anyway, I was pretty stuck, the rr diff was imbedded in mud, and the rear bumper/tow hitch was hung up, so it probably wouldn't have made a difference, but thought I should know this for future reference. I got pulled out by a cool guy in a Hummer h2 - I was shocked to see one of these off road!

 

"cool guy" in a H2? I dont think those 2 words should go together in the same sentence.

 

i don't see any pics. but if you have a little button to the left of your steering wheel that says rr diff then you have an e locker

 

Certainly those words can go together in a sentence, as in, "Nobody will be fooled into thinking that there is a cool guy in a H2."

How to tell if you have an E-locker--first, look to the left of your steering wheel below the instrument cluster on your dash. If you have a button that says "RR DIFF LOCK", then you're on your way. Next, get under your Runner, look at the rear diff, and look for a part on the third member that doesn't look like it belongs--it will look like a little motor with wires coming out of it. Not to be confused with the ABS speed sensor which has a wire coming out of it as well. If you have said motor, then congratulations, you have the coveted factory rear E-locker. If you still are unsure, search around the forums and you'll find some pictures of this wonderful contraption. Good luck!

 

I've got a 97 4runner limited, with 4wd, auto trans and 6 cyl engine. How do I tell if i've got an e locker? I got stuck in the mud this weekend and wonder if that would have made a difference. Here's some pics (I hope they load, haven't tried this before).

Anyway, I was pretty stuck, the rr diff was imbedded in mud, and the rear bumper/tow hitch was hung up, so it probably wouldn't have made a difference, but thought I should know this for future reference. I got pulled out by a cool guy in a Hummer h2 - I was shocked to see one of these off road!

 

haha props.

Here's a picture of what an e-locker actuator looks like on an a diff...

 

Look for a black and red "RR Diff Lock" button on the left side of the dash.

Most Limited 4Runners had diff lock

 

On the left had side of the steering wheel there will be button on the dash that says "RR Diff Lock"

Crap you beat me to it.

 

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Thanks for showing me where to look for e locker - no button and no funny looking motor on my diff, so I guess no e locker for me. Better be more careful in the mud.

Re: the "cool guy in the h2" he didn't volunteer to pull me out, I had to "suggest" it - but once he got involved, he was cool and helpful.

 

I know, I was just giving you a hard time.

 

mines got it heres a pic ive moved the switch to a better spot