diff lock mod?

BrianPK · 04-04-2007, 03:06 AM

My 01 came with a diff lock switch. i've tried turning it on once. the light just blinked.

i was browsing through the 2nd gen taco forum and saw that the stock config only lets the locker engage when it's in 4lo. is it the same for the first gen? is that why my light just kept blinking?

if so, is there a mod to bypass it? can i use the same writeup to do the mod as the 05+?

lots of questions!

Banshee · 04-04-2007, 05:51 AM

What you are looking for is referred to as the "Grey Wire Mod"

And yes unmodded Toyota designed it to only be used in 4lo

jrallan26 · 04-04-2007, 02:01 PM

The diff lock has to be performed in 4 wheel low.

natrlyst · 04-05-2007, 12:19 PM

It doesn't HAVE to be used only in for low but toyota did include this as a safety feature and quite frankly you should never really need this in any other situation. If you are in a predicament that requires extreme traction, the lo and lock combo will work but usually just the low itself will work in places where you would be tempted to use the high and lock feature. I would not bypass the lo and lock feature unless you really know how to use it or at least make sure you use it with caution.

redline929_e · 07-19-2007, 01:45 AM

i checked out the web site and it alks about using it on the 1st gen tacomas but is it available for the 2nd gen's?? or is it the same for both??

bowzerdoo77 · 07-22-2007, 05:20 AM

I have a friend that works at the toyota dealership and he made it so my diff loc works in 2 hi 4 hi and 4 lo I dont know what he did but I have never used it I dont think my taco has seen more that a dusty dirt road.. what a waste huh.. but I can ask him what he did to it if you would like and if you can do it to the 05+

redline929_e · 07-26-2007, 01:17 AM

that would be great!!! please do!! also ask him if the dealership will give me hell if they find out.

redline929_e · 07-26-2007, 01:23 AM

that would be great!!! please do!! also ask him if the dealership will give me hell if they find out.

bowzerdoo77 · 07-30-2007, 04:48 PM

hey I asked him about that and he said they can do it but if they find out they will freak out and, you know how they are the warranty will be an issue, since Mine is lifted and they tell me that the warranty is shit anyway Im past 36000 so thats why I didnt care if the engine or trans shits the bed I guess we will have some issues so Id wait till you get the miles on it or lift it.. hope that helps

04-04-2007, 03:06 AM	#1
BrianPK Offroad Enthusiast Joined: Mar 2007, #1083 Location: Modesto, California Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 120 01 TRD 4WD V6 SR5 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 5vz-fe 3.4L V6 CB Radio, 3'' fabtec spacer lift and 3'' body lift flowmaster dual exhaust, deckplate mod, silencer mod, Work in progress pioneer 7900bt stereo with 5X8 infinity speakers all around, and eclipse ex400 amp	diff lock mod? My 01 came with a diff lock switch. i've tried turning it on once. the light just blinked. i was browsing through the 2nd gen taco forum and saw that the stock config only lets the locker engage when it's in 4lo. is it the same for the first gen? is that why my light just kept blinking? if so, is there a mod to bypass it? can i use the same writeup to do the mod as the 05+? lots of questions! __________________ "Was it making that noise before?" "No, that's a new noise..." 01 Tacoma SR5 TRD 4WD V6 5SPD

04-04-2007, 05:51 AM	#2
Banshee The one you are not! Joined: Sep 2006, #7 Location: Seattle'ish, WA Age: 31 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,028 2003 White Xtracab TRD Auto 2003 Xtra Cab Automatic 5VZ-FE Scangauge II Bilstein 5100's OME 880's Deckplate Mod.	What you are looking for is referred to as the "Grey Wire Mod" And yes unmodded Toyota designed it to only be used in 4lo __________________ The 2 Rigs. 2008 FJC with Minor mods, ARB Bullbar with Warn M8000, cobra 75 WXST, Firestik 4', Bandi mount, ARB CKMA12, custom made rear cargo box. 2003 Tacoma. Xtracab, Auto, TRD, Bilstein 5100's, OME 880's Scangauge II, Deckplate mod. http://www.treadlightly.org/

04-04-2007, 02:01 PM	#3
jrallan26 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2006, #32 Location: Iowa Posts: 119	The diff lock has to be performed in 4 wheel low. __________________ 02' Tacoma DCab 3.4L TRD Bed "LineXed" Husky Liners (front and back) Wet Okole seat covers Optima Red-Top 34R Wifey drives it... I wash it...

07-22-2007, 05:20 AM	#6
bowzerdoo77 Rocky Mtn Aliance Joined: Jan 2007, #658 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 134 04 4x4 double cab lift, tires xm and 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4	Diff Loc I have a friend that works at the toyota dealership and he made it so my diff loc works in 2 hi 4 hi and 4 lo I dont know what he did but I have never used it I dont think my taco has seen more that a dusty dirt road.. what a waste huh.. but I can ask him what he did to it if you would like and if you can do it to the 05+ __________________

07-30-2007, 04:48 PM	#9
bowzerdoo77 Rocky Mtn Aliance Joined: Jan 2007, #658 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 134 04 4x4 double cab lift, tires xm and 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4	hey I asked him about that and he said they can do it but if they find out they will freak out and, you know how they are the warranty will be an issue, since Mine is lifted and they tell me that the warranty is shit anyway Im past 36000 so thats why I didnt care if the engine or trans shits the bed I guess we will have some issues so Id wait till you get the miles on it or lift it.. hope that helps __________________

04-05-2007, 12:19 PM	#4
natrlyst Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #399 Posts: 213	It doesn't HAVE to be used only in for low but toyota did include this as a safety feature and quite frankly you should never really need this in any other situation. If you are in a predicament that requires extreme traction, the lo and lock combo will work but usually just the low itself will work in places where you would be tempted to use the high and lock feature. I would not bypass the lo and lock feature unless you really know how to use it or at least make sure you use it with caution.

07-19-2007, 01:45 AM	#5
redline929_e Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2149 Location: taos,nm Posts: 14	i checked out the web site and it alks about using it on the 1st gen tacomas but is it available for the 2nd gen's?? or is it the same for both??

07-26-2007, 01:17 AM	#7
redline929_e Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2149 Location: taos,nm Posts: 14	that would be great!!! please do!! also ask him if the dealership will give me hell if they find out.

07-26-2007, 01:23 AM	#8
redline929_e Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2149 Location: taos,nm Posts: 14	that would be great!!! please do!! also ask him if the dealership will give me hell if they find out.

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