I have an '02 TRD 4x4, slightly modified. Problem is the rear locker motor, it is cooked, not repairable, does anyone know where to get a replacement, other than from Toyota, they want $1400.00 for it, and I'm just not willing to cough up that much money. i have been running it locked for quite a while, and it is getting a bit annoying. All I want to know is if anyone knows of an after market actuator, or if there is an outfit that sells refurbished ones. any help would be appreciated. Thanx, and Happy New Year.

 

Is the motor siezed? did you blow the fuse for the locker ecu? You could always pull the motor unlock the diff manually. And throw the motor back in. You may be able to buy the motors from a wrecking yard, ebay, etc. Or just buy a cable actuator conversion.

 

I am a mechanic, the actuator is cooked, non-repairable, as I said in my post, and yes I can lock or unlock the diff by removing the actuator and sliding the shift fork. I have looked in all the junk yards and had them check on their networks, non of the junk yards will sell the actuator separately, no problem if you want the whole rear end, but if I was going to do that, I'd just get a rear out of a non TRD Taco and put a detroit locker in.
All I want to know is if anyone knows of an after market actuator, or if there is an outfit that sells refurbished ones. Thanx for the reply.

 

Wow. I am mechanic too. Where's your certifications? Also, I am the King of Arabia. Bow before me.

Are you an electrical engineer? How do you know the motor is bad? Cause it makey no more whhiiirrr click sound shoooot. Spit, spit.

Have you called Nix99? Inchwormgear?

Eh.

 

Reworded your original post to be a little more clear of what you're asking. Otherwise its hard to pick out exactly what you wanted.

 

its pretty pricey, but they make it. you can find cheaper solutions on pirate4x4 if you search. but if you post a thread noone will help you. http://www.chilkatdesigns.com/E-Racer.html

 

also. when you say its not repairable. can you go into detail? if its a simple electrical problem it is fixable. but if its a housing problem like i had. it would not be repairable. have you even taken it apart?

 

I had the same thing happen, my wiring ended up melting against the exhaust when one of the zip ties holding it got brittle and broke, it locked itself and fried the motor. I obtained a new motor from California mini trucks for $75 I think, dont quote on the price, it was 4 years ago or so. Anyways give them a call and see what they can do and ship it to you. Use metal hose clamps to hold the wiring harness...

http://www.calminitruck.com/

 

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Check this out before you say its "cooked" Your a mechanic and your not asking why its cooked?
Actuator repair.
http://personalpages.tds.net/~thomps...oma/locker.htm

 

Dude that is brilliant!!!!!

 

 

my word, just so i can keep track of this. thanks dude for that write up! nice find

 

What's that?

 

Not much doubt where the name "BigBluepile" came from, south end of a north bound bear. I wasn't trying to be a smartass, just looking for some info.

 

The magnets on the electric motor at the top of the actuator have come off, I guess I could just replace the cap, if I could find one. I did epoxy them back in place, but to no avail. All the wiring is good, up to the actuator. Thanx for the reply.

 

Thanx for that, it definitely looks interesting.

 

The "google" wasnt directed as sarcasm. Just making sure everybody knows.


Its usually the case with the magnets. Axle gets hot, hits some water and steams the glue off the magnets. Make sure there in there good (sounds like you did) and check for any bad contacts with a voltmeter. Its gotta be somthing related.

 

OK, I have, but quite possible I've missed something, I guess I'll dig a bit deeper, thanx for the reply. Happy New Year.

 

Hey Happy New Year to you aswell.

Ya dont give up on it. Probably one tiny little thing not doing what its supposed to.
Post some pics if your stumped. We might be able to offer some advice.

 

No doubt, I'm currently in the Amazon, so when I get back home I'll be digging into it again, another 2wks, hell of a place to spend Xmas and New Years, first time I've had to work this time of year in 25yrs, kinda sucks not to be home with family. Cheers and again thanx for the input.