No CDL light

[JLH911]

Piggybacking here. I just bought my landcruiser last weekend and I don't have the factory manual. Does anyone have a photo of where the CDL sensor is located and an example of the paperclip method? I am having the same problem. I did jack the right front tire and tested it for spinning. When in low and when the CDL switch was pressed it doesn't spin, but i get no light indication.

I hate it when threads die like this with no response

 

[JLH911]

"Use a wire link first to emulate the sensor being" Use it where, on the plug part of the sensor?

Set you multimeter to OHMS/RESISTANCE. Then if you touch the two probes together it should show close to zero ohms (just the resistance of the probe leads) and if you separate the probes it should essentially show infinity. Now you can measure the resistance of your sensor.

Google and the (near) infinite set of monkeys on the web will help you learn how to measure resistance. These a simple debug procedures that everyone should learn to do or you'll end up buying $expensive spare parts that aren't needed.

You need to open the instrument panel if the bulb is blown.

Use a wire link first to emulate the sensor being 0 ohms (which is what it would do if the center diff was locked). If the wire link lights up the CDL bulb then you know the bulb is good.

cheers,
george.

 

[JLH911]

I just went through a whole lot with mine... glad you were able to verify the bulb worked.

Follow George's advice... many times these sensors can be cleaned out, too.

If you absolutely end up needing a new one, here's a thread I've got saved in my subscriptions for a cheaper alternative: Replacement for 84222-12010 switch

If the sensor checks out, however, there remains the possibility that the CDL is not locking, even if you hear the actuator motor running. That's the issue I ran into.

As George said... first thing is to test the sensor.

Good luck!

What did you do to get your issue resolved?