Why the Differential Lock sticker?

I have this sticker on my Tacoma, but to the best of my knowledge there isn't one in my truck. Why would Toyota have included the sticker if it wasn't in the truck?

 

Iirc trd 1st gen Tacoma's had a locking rear diff.

U no have diff lock?


Also the under 5 mph thing is a safety clause to keep their lawyers happy.

U must engage and disengage at low speed but can drive faster than 5mph just be cautious till u learn how it turns locked

 

You have a TRD?

If so you have a locker.

 

Not if it's a 4 cyl trd

 

It's there... so you have a question for forums.

 

I have an 01 tacoma with the TRD package, V6, but no button. There is supposed to be a switch/button of some sort right?

 

look for the locker actuator on the diff.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...yota-tacoma-owners-manual-please-help-me.html

 

Not sure if you were trying to get me to read the manual... or pointing out the button... Either way, I don't have the "RR Diff Lock" button.

 

Here's the actuator (I believe)

 

Just for an idea of the button in case maybe u missed it in ur truck.

Well, this isn't looking good.

Maybe u can run the VIN and find out if its really a trd?

I dunno much about first gens, just trying to help out.

 

This is the info from the Decoder:
Body style: 4DR Wagon 2WD
Doors: 4
Driveline: RWD
Engine code: 5VZ-FE
Engine family: G
Engine series: V-6 3.4L
Engine type: V6, 3.4 L, DOHC
Fuel type: Gasoline
Safety restraints: Manual Belts w/Drivers Side Airbag
Series: 9
Trim level: Prerunner V6

 

That be the actuator.

 

Haha i figured. Any reason the button wouldn't be there then?

 

Looks like you just need a button.

 

I have a 2012 Tacoma TRD Off-Road and my truck does NOT have that sticker. I've seen that sticker in pictures but mine doesn't have it. I'm not sure why, but I'm OK with it. I don't really want some stupid sticker adorning my door panel!...

 

Look behind your visor

 

Are you the original owner? It is possible there have been repairs to the interior? Maybe the previous owner removed the switch because it wasn't working? Who knows. Just a couple of possible ideas there.

 

First check to see if you have the actuator hanging off the upper front left side of the rear diff. If you have it and not the switch then maybe your dash was swapped out with the wrong dash? Heck, maybe your door was replaced at one time.

 

I'm the third owner, the second owner was a family friend and he did extensive research on the truck before he purchased it so to the best of my knowledge nothing like this has been done. At some point an alarm was installed, and the light for the alarm is right where the switch should have been, so i'm wondering if they took the switch out and replaced it with a blank cover/light. I highly doubt it, but it wouldn't be the first time a shop has done something stupid like that.