Intermittent E-Locker issue

No I have 4x4 but not the TRD elocker so doesn't apply to me. Is what you're saying for the 2016? Or also 2015 and down?

 

2nd and 3rd gen. Not sure about first

 

If I were the OP, i would do one of two tings.

1. Tow it to dealer.
2. Remove the diff lock actuator (one electrical connector, and two bolts) and with a screw driver, manulally disengage the diff lock. And take back to dealer.

Sucks for the OP to have a 2016 and have issues.

 

2016 E-locker actuator is internal.
I drove it this morning for 20 miles, then to the dealer. Eff it.

 

Are u sure? Try taking a pic of the other side of the diff housing, right side of 3rd member.

 

Similar, yes. My 2013 can be difficult to engage at times. I have to pull it back in drive.. Move a bit.. Reverse.........

I have never had it stick while engaged, though.

 

I guess by the time this story winds down, we'll find out if it IS an improvement.

 

Can anyone with a 2016 see if theirs engages easily?

 

Improvements. Right. IMO that sucks! Not being able to manually engage / disengage during an emergency would be a read drag.

But thanks on the 3rd gen tech tip.

Best of luck to the OP. I'm gonna stay here and eat some

 

I did not see this before, because I was mobile, but now that I'm looking at this image, is the diff housing bubbled out on the drivers side? Is that where they put the locker motor?

 

Ring gear?

 

See illustrated image.


Looking closer at the axle housing, it looks like it's tapered too. Fatter towards the 3rd member, and then tapered near the wheel speed sensor bracket.

Is it an optical illusion or is it really that way?

 

Looks like the ring gear bump to me. Shrug

 

I could be all f'ed up in the head too.

 

I'm no diff expert, but it looks different than my '09.

 

You're correct, it's different.
Sweers talked about it but forget what exactly he said.

 

I'm certainly no expert, just built a few in old hot rods. Have a look at this pic. I know it is off a first gen, but I didn't want to wade through Google images. You can see the external elocker me mechanism on the pinion side. See how the ring gear sticks out? I'm guessing that is the hump you are referring to.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-10-rear-elocker-carrier-differential.232360/

And just to be completely clear, they are no doubt different, I was just commenting on your pic.

 

VetteVert, yeah I see what you mean, ring gear. OP's pic was at an angle with some glare so it's hard to tell. Just looked different to me. Axle housing does look tapered and I think that might be new. I've stayed out of the 3rd gen tech so, everything I know is dated.

 

How the heck does your truck look so clean/new underneath?!?
I gotta do whatever you do...

 

I can try mine on Friday.