rear locker light blinking
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BullElk
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Do you have the transfer case in low gear? Must be in L
Trunk Monkey
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Light turns solid when it's locked. Depending on who you bought your truck from, the rear and center lockers may never have been used. Find a dirt lot, put the t-case in low, lock the rear, and turn a wide circle or S. The differentiation can help line things up and get the locker to engage.
Have you verified 100% if its locking or not?
Along with having a sticking locker you could also be locking and the indicator light switch is not working.
Along with having a sticking locker you could also be locking and the indicator light switch is not working.
kelly saad
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Mine locks but the light still blinks. Haven't looked into it yet, just figured something was gunked up in there. You will know if its locked when you turn.
Follow this steps to verify operation and troubleshooting.
1- On a loose surface engage Low range and turn the rear locker on.
2- Drive in "S" shape, this method will alling the diff in order for the locker to engage.
3- If the locker did not engage while doing the last procedure, get someone to jump in the vehicle and engage the locker while the vehicle is parked (ignition on, low range engaged) and listen if the locker actuator is operating.
4- If is not operating remove the right rear wheel and inspect the wiring harness from the locker actuator to the front of the vehicle. It is very common for the harness to rub against the frame close to the muffler and cause failures (happened to me)
5- If the wiring harness is in good condition it is time to remove the locker actuator and clean it up (the by-directional on my LX was completely seized unto the cover, cleaned and lubed all components after)
If rebuilding and cleaning is necessary follow this post
rear e-locker actuator rebuild pics
1- On a loose surface engage Low range and turn the rear locker on.
2- Drive in "S" shape, this method will alling the diff in order for the locker to engage.
3- If the locker did not engage while doing the last procedure, get someone to jump in the vehicle and engage the locker while the vehicle is parked (ignition on, low range engaged) and listen if the locker actuator is operating.
4- If is not operating remove the right rear wheel and inspect the wiring harness from the locker actuator to the front of the vehicle. It is very common for the harness to rub against the frame close to the muffler and cause failures (happened to me)
5- If the wiring harness is in good condition it is time to remove the locker actuator and clean it up (the by-directional on my LX was completely seized unto the cover, cleaned and lubed all components after)
If rebuilding and cleaning is necessary follow this post
rear e-locker actuator rebuild pics
Hi to all,
I have the same issue. Locker is enagaging ( operation confirmed on a car lift) but the red light is still flashing even after locker is engaged. I also checked the sensor via ohmmeter and it is operating fine.
Do you have any ideas what else might be faulty or where to look or check?
Thank you
I have the same issue. Locker is enagaging ( operation confirmed on a car lift) but the red light is still flashing even after locker is engaged. I also checked the sensor via ohmmeter and it is operating fine.
Do you have any ideas what else might be faulty or where to look or check?
Thank you
I had this problem on my ‘98, blink and no engage. Ended up being the low range switch on the transfer case. CruiserOutfitters had the part and much better price than the dealer.
