ARB locker issue?

[getlost4x4]

Okay. Finally got the thing hooked up.

The Breather line seemed to be clogged. I blew it out with compressed air.

I hooked up all the airlines and installed the new wiring harness that came with my new compressor.

So, my only issue is, the only way i can get the locker to engage is to have two locker switches turned on with the compressor switch. I only have a rear locker for now. But it definitely locked up with them both on. I made some sweet tire marks in my driveway.

When it disengages, it doesn't blow any oil out. So I think that is a good sign.

 

[Jakes01234]

Do you have it connected to an arb compressor ?

I do not but I think I read that the rear needed to be engaged to turn on the front. Maybe switch them around?

 

[psykokid]

Yes, the way the stock arb compressor switch wiring is configured you have to turn on the rear locker before you can turn on the front. Switch the wiring between the solenoids and you should be good to go.

 

[ZG]

Okay. Finally got the thing hooked up.

The Breather line seemed to be clogged. I blew it out with compressed air.

I hooked up all the airlines and installed the new wiring harness that came with my new compressor.

So, my only issue is, the only way i can get the locker to engage is to have two locker switches turned on with the compressor switch. I only have a rear locker for now. But it definitely locked up with them both on. I made some sweet tire marks in my driveway.

When it disengages, it doesn't blow any oil out. So I think that is a good sign.

You wired it backwards, easy fix.

 

[getlost4x4]

Sweet, I'll try that!

 

[getlost4x4]

It works correctly!

 

[getlost4x4]

 

[getlost4x4]

Just need to change the oil before heading to moab

 

[fishEH]

Thats weird that ARB has the "big brother" thing going on with the front not being able to be engaged until the rear is. If it were me I'd bypass that shiz.

 

[getlost4x4]

I don't think it does. If you set up the solenoids correctly you can turn them on how ever you like. I talked to the ARB rep

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Thats weird that ARB has the "big brother" thing going on with the front not being able to be engaged until the rear is. If it were me I'd bypass that shiz.

You can easily bypass it:
http://cruiseroutfitters.com/tech_ARB_Independent.html

 

[ZG]

I love that ARB has that feature, there's been more than a few times someone/something has bumped a locker switch in my truck at speed and I was extremely happy the front didn't engage.

 

[fishEH]

I love that ARB has that feature, there's been more than a few times someone/something has bumped a locker switch in my truck at speed and I was extremely happy the front didn't engage.

Sounds like your switches are in a bad spot. For someone to accidentally hit my locker switches they'd have to be in my lap. Mine are regular toggle switches, not the Carlisle type. My compressor/winch control power switch is away from passengers as well and not labeled. I figure if they have to ask what it's for they shouldn't be touching it in the first place!

 

[ZG]

I would agree they're not in the best location to avoid issues, but they are in an idea location for using while driving offroad. I've had to lock on-the-fly a few times and it's nice having easy access to them