Differential Lock button photo needed

[LaOutbackTrail]

Tell me where it is and I may have to drive DOWN there :sombrero:

To look at it FOR me? Or to steal the deal FROM me?:coffeedrink:

 

[mires]

To look at it FOR me? Or to steal the deal FROM me?:coffeedrink:

Just give me the address. You'll see....

 

[enakiri]

I have a Montero (Pajero) V6 3500 1999 and it has a "Lock" button, but there's no "R/D" engraved on it, and the button isn't next to 12V plug. It is next to ashtray (beteen the parking brake and ashtray). When I turn it on, lights up a "LOCK" display in the dashboard...

Is this the R/D lock, or something else ?



Thanks a lot,

Eduardo
Brazil

 

[off-roader]

Eduardo,

If it triggers the lock light, then it's probably the right button and perhaps either the previous owner moved it or Mitsubishi used a different layout on the Montero/Pajero in your country.

But I can confirm on vehicles in the US the differential lock button is usually located in the center dash area in front of the hand brake and to the left of & in front of both the transmission & transfer case shifters.

This picture shows the switch next to the exposed 12v socket. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=51517&d=1294269988

HTH.

Ray

 

[enakiri]

Hi Ray,

I saw this picture and it is pretty much like mine, except mine has wood also in steering wheel, a button to control the eletric antenna (half-way or full opened), Driver's airbag, those 3 gauges are: compass, inclinometer and barometer. And, of course, the lock button.

I'll take a picture of mine, just to compare the differences between countries...

I'll try to find the owner's manual to find what it is. I'm praying to be the R/D lock ! :wings:



Thanks,

Eduardo

 

[off-roader]

Hi Ray,

I saw this picture and it is pretty much like mine, except mine has wood also in steering wheel, a button to control the eletric antenna (half-way or full opened), Driver's airbag, those 3 gauges are: compass, inclinometer and barometer. And, of course, the lock button.

I'll take a picture of mine, just to compare the differences between countries...

I'll try to find the owner's manual to find what it is. I'm praying to be the R/D lock ! :wings:



Thanks,

Eduardo

That has both a driver and passenger air bag but no wood in the steering wheel or a fancy antenna control.

On our SR models in the USA come with an oil temp gauge and a battery volt meter, and a compass with an external temperature gauge.

To doublecheck if the locker is working, turn it on, then drive @ 5-15mph with the windows open in a safe area (parking lot or street) and make tight turn. You will hear the tires squeal as they slip during the turn if the locker engages.

 

[GrassCat]

I have a Montero (Pajero) V6 3500 1999 and it has a "Lock" button, but there's no "R/D" engraved on it, and the button isn't next to 12V plug. It is next to ashtray (beteen the parking brake and ashtray). When I turn it on, lights up a "LOCK" display in the dashboard...

Is this the R/D lock, or something else ?



Thanks a lot,

Eduardo
Brazil

No that's your snow button. Locks the tranny in second gear so you won't spend the tires.

 

[off-roader]

Yeah on my 96 Montero (US model) that's a transmission power, normal & hold button. Power changes the transmission shifting curve to be more aggressive and hold, starts the transmission in 2nd which is good for reducing slippage when starting off in snow/ice, however it won't help you much, once you're already moving.:ylsmoke:

 

[Mad Matt]

Here you go.


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