E-locker question

[Cruiser804]

I got my front e-locker this week. The connector on the actuator is broker, seems like it might be ok. I am wondering if the connector itseld can be replaced.

Also, I have my rear already installed and just now added the breather. Should I give it a squirt of WD in the breather barb in case there is any moisture in there?

 

[RavenTai]

WD40 is an excellent water displacing agent, often used to remove water from the pores of metal but where are you going to displace the water to? the water if present is still in the actuator waiting to wreck havoc.

 

[Cruiser804]

True, would it me prudent to pop it open? I know I have seen some posts on opening the actuators but I am hesitant to do it unless I have reason to.

Is it reasonabe to assume that there is mositure in there since it has been disconnected from the breather for an undetermined amount of time?


Any idea if I can replace the connector on the end of the harness on the actuator?

 

[GXO]

Opening the actuator is not terrible...take your time and it will be better than before.

 

[RavenTai]

True, would it me prudent to pop it open? I know I have seen some posts on opening the actuators but I am hesitant to do it unless I have reason to.

Is it reasonabe to assume that there is mositure in there since it has been disconnected from the breather for an undetermined amount of time?


Any idea if I can replace the connector on the end of the harness on the actuator?

you are going to have to ask CDan about the connector, he can get many connector housings but not all, they are fairly easy to swap the terminated wires over to the new plastic connector housing, you just have to release the terminals from the connectors,

one option if he cannot get that connector may be to use another connector, even one that has more pins and just plug the un used ports, and and swap over the truck harness side,

it would be best to use the wiring harness repair manual to fingure something liek that out.

it is hard to say weather there is water in there, I have no idea how long it has been open or what it has been driven through since it has been disconnected,

were it mine I would take it apart clean and lube it. it is not dificult.

unlike all the other Toyota locker actuators (including the center and front) the rear has a gotcha having to do with the timing of soem of the parts

read this

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=17701

 

[cruiserdan]

Many, but not all, connector bodies are available as replacement parts. There is a tiny 5 digit number moulded into the body, usually near where the wires enter from the backside. With that number I can consult a special wire harness repair book and see if a replacement is available. This book also identifies the repair wire splices that fit the connector(s).

In the event that the exact connector is not available, it is often possible to select a mating pair of connectors that have more cavities and fit the same terminals. In this case you can replace both sides and retain a "factory connection" but have some open spaces. This has no effect on the weather-proof connections commonly used on the underside of the vehicle.

 

[Cruiser804]

I only see a 3 digit alpha numeric y01 on the actuator and y03 on the harness plug. I'll be calling you anyway I need a few more parts for the front axle.