central diff lock switch FZJ80

[Kenn13]

I just bought a central diff lock switch button for my 80. Does anybody knows how to install it? Is it in the original wires that I can find it?

thanx

 

[cruiseroutfit]

What year is your 80?

The wiring should be there, generally taped up (foam) with a dummy connector on the end. Where did you buy the switch? No instructions?

 

[winstonclein]

These might help you out a bit:

93-94 version
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/541804-cdl-switch-help-1994-80-series.html

95-97 version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5eP4c7FsMw

 

[JohnnyS]

I wouldn't start pulling stuff apart until you get some instructions in your hand.
These are off Slee's site and make the job super easy.

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/installation/difflock_install.pdf

 

[Kenn13]

Thanx, my cruiser is from 1998. I will search the wires

 

[alia176]

1998 FZJ80, wow, I've never seen one of those. Very nice.

 

[Simyo]

build in 1997, first on the road in 1998

 

[Kenn13]

found it, and it works

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

So they all have the center diff lock capability, just with or without the switch?

 

[yohavos]

So they all have the center diff lock capability, just with or without the switch?

The short answer is "Yes" in reference to Full Time LC's.

With regards to 80 series, 91 and 92 came with the switch. 93-97 did not. The wiring is present, and it's very easy to add the switch if one should choose to do so.

Regardless of year, the CDL does engage when the transfer case is put in to Low. A CDL switch merely allows the use of the CDL while in High range.


-Mike

 

[rain76king]

My CDL was installed in minutes.
Just be careful to not break the plastic clips on the little storage compartment.
And you will need a razor blade of some sort.

Good luck!

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

The short answer is "Yes" in reference to Full Time LC's.

With regards to 80 series, 91 and 92 came with the switch. 93-97 did not. The wiring is present, and it's very easy to add the switch if one should choose to do so.

Regardless of year, the CDL does engage when the transfer case is put in to Low. A CDL switch merely allows the use of the CDL while in High range.


-Mike

Excellent answer. Thank you.

 

[redthies]

A CDL switch merely allows the use of the CDL while in High range. Mike

It also allows you to use low range WITHOUT locking the center dif. This can be very handy too!

 

[MoGas]

It also allows you to use low range WITHOUT locking the center dif. This can be very handy too!

Only if the pin 7 mod has been done.