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Rear differential stuck in locked position.

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Rear differential stuck in locked position.

My '01 tacoma won't unlock the differential with the button in the cab. Any suggestions besides a replacement?
Thanks, Ryan.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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e locker ? or
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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It's an electronic locker.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Did you drive it in an 'S' pattern?
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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One of the benefits of the e-locker over air locker is that it can fail in the locked position. Airlockers unlock not so good if you still need the traction. I've read that you need to pull the solenoid then take a flat screw driver to unlock the diff. Then you can trouble shift the solenoid. Keep the opening covered to protect from dirt and debris from enterring the diff.

Hope this helps, good luck.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Pretty much what muddpigg says

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144148

This one has a wiring schematic
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=814205

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f31/...nually-181831/
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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its bad just send it to me and get a new one!!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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pull the motor cover and check there! make sure its getting power.
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