i have an 2001 4runner i would like to know if anyone has information on how to disable or overide traction /skid control its very anoying with a bit of snow or mud please help

 

if you search some people have put a switch in to disable a sensor for the brake master cylinder. That will throw a CEL and when there is a CEL, it wont come on. The only problem is that you then would have to turn the switch back on, turn off the truck and turn it back on to get the CEL to go away and to get the traction control to work again.

 

Do a search for "Andymod". You'll find everything you need to complete this mod.

 

The Andy mod is what you need. I've done it and it works great:

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f127...ystems-103814/

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/t...l-help-158699/

Also answered in your other thread

 

Wow Zilla, some people just don't want your help

 

Sorry for the noob question but does this feature work well in snow or wet conditions?? I mean, why would you want to disable it?

On a side note, I'm currently looking for a 4runner with the factory E-locker. Will this be the button I should be looking for to confirm??

 

I know eh!, So ungrateful..haha..I try to help noobs and to stress the search function, only hoping that they will not join this new breed of non-searching post-whores who chime into a thread with no "real" help whatsoever...

 

That is the button to lock your center differential. Yes it will be good in snow conditions and wet conditions to an extent (depending on the surface). You want to disable it when on traction surfaces (dry pavement) as it will cause un-needed stress and binding.

That is not the elocker button, but it is the location where the elocker button will be located. The locker button has orange lettering "RR DIFF LOCK"

 

Thanks Godzilla. What is the purpose of the center diff lock then??

 

It distributes power equally between the front and rear axles. The rear locker "locks" the rear axle giving you equall power to both wheels.

 

On '01 and '02 4Runners (maybe '00 Limited?) the 4WD system allows for an all-wheel-drive function. This let's you safely operate with power to all 4 wheels on dry surfaces. The VSC stays active in this mode. It's pretty useful. If you want added traction for full-on snow or off-road, locking the center differential distributes power equally to each axle, but you definitely want to stay off high traction surfaces with the center diff locked.

Hope this helps.

MadCityRich

 

Thanks! So in other words, these 4Runners have a pretty diverse 4wd system!

 

So... does anyone know how to do this without installing the switch? I'm taking the truck Ice Racing tomorrow and I haven't had time to get the switch in. I want to be able to kill the TRAC so I can let loose!

 

Do a search for "AndyMod", find the thread I started (years ago), and you'll see which connector you need to pull by the brake master cylinder.


Andreas

 

Thanks! I saw the Andymod write up, It's only the most popular link given when you search for this! I just wanted clarification before I started pull fuses or poppin' sensors.

 

I'm gonna revive this a little bit. Have a buddy that's looking to get a 4runner. Found an '01 with this center lock button. Why would you need the button when putting it in 4hi does the exact same operation.

 

4Hi on '01 and '02 (maybe '99?) is not like the '96 and '98 models - think of it like AWD and when you lock the center diff, it's 4WD. The power is not distributed evenly between front and rear until you lock the center differential.

4Hi can be left on all the time (dry, wet, highway speeds, etc), but when you lock the center diff, it should only be done on slippery surfaces and at speeds below 35mph (I think).

 

Thanks.. I found a complete write-up for it on all the 3rd gens.

 

Would you mind sharing the info you found? More information is never a bad thing.