E-Locker Question
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SAR_Squid79
Explorer
When you press the button, that just actuates the locker.
It won't actually engage and lock the axle until the 2 halves are lined up properly. If you hit the button, and drove straight and steady on even ground it might never lock. But usually if you press the button, and then drive forward and turn one way or the other, or let one of your wheels slip, it will line up and engage faster.
It's the same when you disengage the locker. It won't actually unlock until it's aligned properly, and the little mechanism can retract.
It won't actually engage and lock the axle until the 2 halves are lined up properly. If you hit the button, and drove straight and steady on even ground it might never lock. But usually if you press the button, and then drive forward and turn one way or the other, or let one of your wheels slip, it will line up and engage faster.
It's the same when you disengage the locker. It won't actually unlock until it's aligned properly, and the little mechanism can retract.
Wes Craiglow
Member
I have experienced this same thing with my '01. Thank you for asking this. I'm curious to see what other responses might come up.
And due to the vagueness of your title, I'm going to use this chance to politely [albeit, slightly] hijack while we have a captive audience
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Why does my e-locker make a popping sound when it disengages? It's nothing "scary" loud, but there is a slight metallic ping to it. Anyone else experienced this?
(Seriously, my apologies for tagging along another question, Rthario.)
And due to the vagueness of your title, I'm going to use this chance to politely [albeit, slightly] hijack while we have a captive audience
...Why does my e-locker make a popping sound when it disengages? It's nothing "scary" loud, but there is a slight metallic ping to it. Anyone else experienced this?
(Seriously, my apologies for tagging along another question, Rthario.)
Applejack
Explorer
Agreed. Quite normal.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Great explanation, thanks!
Anybody living in the Northern salt spreading states should be sure to clean their actuator thoroughly.There is a small pocket between the actuator and the rear housing. Salt, mud, and other debris can get in there and rot the housing of the motor. It's easy to change but the new actuator is $800. Luckily I found a guy on TTORA that had a spare for $200. It's also a good idea to engage your E-locker on a regular basis. i.e. monthly/weekly. Sometimes the gear inside the rear sticks from inactivity. Sorry to ramble.
cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
Those in western 'salt' states should heed this advice as well. As with many things in life a little exercise will keep them functioning properly. While the name 'electronic locker' would have you believe there are little moving parts, quite the opposite, your dealing with relay's, actuators, forks, sleeves and side gears, all of which must do their part to lock.
Just bought a rig or looking to buy and the locker won't seem to full engage? Pull the actuator and see if you can 'massage' it into working. Its not uncommon to see lockers (particularly 80 Series in my experience) that have never been actuated since they day they left the lot. By pulling the actuator, cleaning it up and then having a friend engage/disengage while you help it along... you can increase the odds of saving the actuators.
Desert Dan
Explorer
very common..
ease off the gas and try to go straight when engaging the locker.
Also don't try to engage the lockers with the wheels spinning.
ease off the gas and try to go straight when engaging the locker.
Also don't try to engage the lockers with the wheels spinning.
Rthario
New member
I have experienced this same thing with my '01. Thank you for asking this. I'm curious to see what other responses might come up.
And due to the vagueness of your title, I'm going to use this chance to politely [albeit, slightly] hijack while we have a captive audience
Why does my e-locker make a popping sound when it disengages? It's nothing "scary" loud, but there is a slight metallic ping to it. Anyone else experienced this?
(Seriously, my apologies for tagging along another question, Rthario.)
No worries, hope the responses to your question help.
abeaudin1971
Adventurer
Not to beat a dead horse but it's useful to also do the same with the 4x4 High and Low on the electric versions.
My 09 Taco didn't want to go into 4 High or Low first off this winter and it had been about 4 months since I had last used it.
I switch it to high and low at least once a week now and no hiccups.