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Can't get rear locker to lock

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jrain904, Feb 3, 2017.

  1. Feb 3, 2017 at 2:32 PM
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    jrain904

    jrain904 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey. I have tried to lock the rear locker but the indicator light never quits blinking. I followed the instructions in the manual. is there a trick to getting it to lock? 2017 TRD OR.

    thanks
     
  2. Feb 3, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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    beyer075

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    Tried driving forward and turning the wheel slightly? I've had to do that a couple times.
     
  3. Feb 3, 2017 at 2:38 PM
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    Cold_Toad

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    Do this, but nice and slowly so that everything can line up like it should.
     
  4. Feb 3, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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    stevebaz

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    Were you in 4wd low range first?
     
  5. Feb 3, 2017 at 3:25 PM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    If you're 4wd then you need to be in 4lo for it to engage. I'm not sure what the restrictions are on the 2wd TRD OR model, I think you have to be going under 15mph for it to engage?

    Rolling forward a few feet and turning the wheel side to side seems to help. Everything has to be properly lined up so it will rarely engage right away when you press the button, I usually have to drive forward anywhere from a few to up to 15-20 feet before mine locks in.
     
  6. Feb 3, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    jrain904

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    thanks everyone. The advice worked!
     
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  7. Feb 3, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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    Garyji

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    What advice?? Which one worked??

    G.
     

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