Grey wire mod - Page 2

Blitanicle99 · 12-06-2006, 07:48 PM

Quick question... Does the 4x4 green icon stay on all the time when this is done?

amishclark · 12-07-2006, 07:25 AM

on my truck, the 4x light is only on when i have the truck in 4x. 2x, the light is off.

NorcalPR · 12-08-2006, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blitanicle99

Quick question... Does the 4x4 green icon stay on all the time when this is done?

No.

I would double check your splicing and made sure you did the correct one. Don't go stractly off wire colors, count the number of wires over on the connector...

maxdout · 01-12-2007, 05:22 PM

ok just did the mod, took 20 mins or so. very eazy mod but some reason the rrdiff light stays on even though i turned it off. I used the cutting method and reattach a new wire to ground it. i can hear the elocker turn on and off but the light stays on no matter what the elocker is doing. any suggestions? yes, i did cut the gray wire, i double checked it before i posted on here just in case.

maxdout · 01-12-2007, 05:41 PM

NVMd. i figured it out...

NorcalPR · 01-20-2007, 07:08 PM

Tell us in case other members have problems.

2000TRD · 05-14-2007, 08:57 AM

Is it the same color for a 99 4Runner

XsuperflyX · 05-14-2007, 06:06 PM

I have a sticker on my door that tells me not to drive over 5 MPH when locked. Should I listen to it? I have only used it in the snow on a hill.

BTW its a 99 TRD Prerunner

Dirtfarmer · 05-16-2007, 07:13 PM

I also drag race my Double Cab Prerunner with the diff locked, but I take it easy when making turns. You will hear the tires drag. So up to 90 mph with it locked I go!

No problems yet.

Dirtfarmer

Rob in AK · 01-14-2009, 11:11 PM

I'm bringing back an old thread, the write up on CustomTacos was pretty straight forward, but would that mod work on my 07? Most of the people that did it had older models.

kmok · 01-15-2009, 06:53 AM

No its not so simple for the 2nd gens heres a link on tacomaworld: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...html#post45412

tacomajason · 02-04-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmok

No its not so simple for the 2nd gens heres a link on tacomaworld: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...html#post45412

anyone on here done this? just want to know how it turned out...

cvlighthouse · 02-16-2009, 10:53 AM

Did this on my 01. Works great. The diagram for the white plug was a little off. Instead of 9 wires, mine had 11. Still, the gray wire was obvious and in the mddle of the clip by its self.

Notes: Driver side kick panel, 4x computer, ground the gray wire going into the white plug, plug it back in. Lock it under 5mph. Stop to unlock. Roll out to get the light to turn off. Flashing light means it is engaging, solid light means its locked up.

prolite1 · 02-24-2009, 09:17 PM

did this a couple months ago, freakin sweet mod!

dcr83 · 09-24-2009, 10:39 AM

ok im new to this mod and have been trying to find out about it. I have a TRD sport 4x4. with this mod work for my truck?

dcr83 · 09-24-2009, 10:56 AM

well i spent more time reading and made it to page 5 of my seach and found my answer ;(

Jumpmstr94 · 10-14-2009, 11:08 AM

So I take it once you have done this mod you can operate the locker in any range selection. 2WD, 4HI and 4LO. Only thing is engage and disengage it while you are stopped and while driving you will feel resistance when turning on pavement, correct?

rivethead242 · 11-25-2009, 10:06 PM

i just did this mod today. seriously took less than 30 mins. i can't believe how easy it was!!!! why didn't toyota just do this standard from the factory?! glad i heard about this and to whoever figured it out, coodos and thanks!

Elton · 11-25-2009, 10:25 PM

for us 4runner guys with e-locker you want to ground the blue/red wire

v8cobra99 · 06-09-2011, 12:13 PM

only took 10 minutes....
I did this grey/gray wire mod.... Thanks to the guys that post this tech stuff, its awesome now to put the truck in rear Diff Lock in 2wd, 4wdH, 4wdL anytime now....

http://customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=10

Free beer to the guys that first found out how to do this and posted it for all of us.

JS4HNT · 12-14-2011, 12:20 AM

i have a 98 taco converted to straight front with the first gen style t-case. the grey wire mod doesn't work. is there something else that has to be done?

v8cobra99 · 12-16-2011, 03:25 PM

Do a few searches on this website. Use the search tool, I am pretty sure, one of the links talk about the other colors that the grey wire might be on other years like yours.
The other idea... find the wire position number, maybe yours is in the same position just a different color... but there are some really smart guys out there that I am sure know your truck...

not2XS · 01-24-2012, 08:46 PM

It is pin-8 (but I don't know how they are ordered). On a 98 Taco I think it may be dark-green wire.

JS4HNT · 02-02-2012, 12:41 AM

Thanks, i will check if its the green wire. I hope so. I am positive it aint the gray wire on mine.

12-06-2006, 07:48 PM	#31
Blitanicle99 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodstock Posts: 1,932	Quick question... Does the 4x4 green icon stay on all the time when this is done? __________________ Current: 00' 4runner Limited - OME 4" - ARB Front - PIAAs - 33s... Daily: 01 Z71.. Exhaust, Intake, Tint, Bedliner. Previous: 03 Tundra, FZJ80, Built 83 Exo'd on 36s, 99 TRD Taco SAWs ARB'd, 87 4runner 35s w/ body lift Www.sunbeltmachinery.com Fab guys need Fab machinery? PM me. .

12-07-2006, 07:25 AM	#32
amishclark Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shit, connecticut Posts: 631	on my truck, the 4x light is only on when i have the truck in 4x. 2x, the light is off. __________________ All hail mighty Boognish! 03 tacoma - sold 87 runner - not for sale

01-12-2007, 05:22 PM	#34
maxdout Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 134	ok just did the mod, took 20 mins or so. very eazy mod but some reason the rrdiff light stays on even though i turned it off. I used the cutting method and reattach a new wire to ground it. i can hear the elocker turn on and off but the light stays on no matter what the elocker is doing. any suggestions? yes, i did cut the gray wire, i double checked it before i posted on here just in case. __________________ Max 1999 Toyota v6 Tac0 w/TRD E-locker 3in BL, ARB Snorkel, Demello SP + Sliders, Camburgs, Bilstein 7100 Rear. ARB front bumper + winch, Demello skids, HD rear links, 2 front Hella's, 33s and LED tails

01-12-2007, 05:41 PM	#35
maxdout Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 134	NVMd. i figured it out... __________________ Max 1999 Toyota v6 Tac0 w/TRD E-locker 3in BL, ARB Snorkel, Demello SP + Sliders, Camburgs, Bilstein 7100 Rear. ARB front bumper + winch, Demello skids, HD rear links, 2 front Hella's, 33s and LED tails

01-20-2007, 07:08 PM	#36
NorcalPR NorCal Chapter Pres My Rig: SAS'd 01 Tacoma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In Cali Posts: 11,402	Tell us in case other members have problems. __________________ Hi, my name is Phill, above are things I say W6FTW Do you live in NorCal? Have you checked out the NorCal Section located here? If not check in today!

05-14-2007, 08:57 AM	#37
2000TRD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ruston, LA Posts: 179	Is it the same color for a 99 4Runner

05-14-2007, 06:06 PM	#38
XsuperflyX Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9	I have a sticker on my door that tells me not to drive over 5 MPH when locked. Should I listen to it? I have only used it in the snow on a hill. BTW its a 99 TRD Prerunner Last edited by XsuperflyX; 05-14-2007 at 06:08 PM.

05-16-2007, 07:13 PM	#39
Dirtfarmer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal, Not a Newbie, just haven't logged on! Posts: 111	I also drag race my Double Cab Prerunner with the diff locked, but I take it easy when making turns. You will hear the tires drag. So up to 90 mph with it locked I go! No problems yet. Dirtfarmer __________________ 2002 TRD Pre-Runner Double Cab TRD SuperCharger TRD 7th Injector TRD Cat Back Exhaust Turbonetics Water Injection System Mobil 1 Only:Engine, Trans and Diff HoseTechniques: Silicon Hoses

01-15-2009, 06:53 AM	#41
kmok Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 41	No its not so simple for the 2nd gens heres a link on tacomaworld: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...html#post45412

02-16-2009, 10:53 AM	#43
cvlighthouse Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 231	Did this on my 01. Works great. The diagram for the white plug was a little off. Instead of 9 wires, mine had 11. Still, the gray wire was obvious and in the mddle of the clip by its self. Notes: Driver side kick panel, 4x computer, ground the gray wire going into the white plug, plug it back in. Lock it under 5mph. Stop to unlock. Roll out to get the light to turn off. Flashing light means it is engaging, solid light means its locked up. __________________ 2001 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4X4 Extra Cab SixPac Camper, SAW RaceRunners, Bentup Front Bumper, Demello sliders, Smittybilt Winch, Trail-Gear fairlead, MasterPull winch line, ProComp 7089 wheels, Bilstein shocks TuffCountry AAL, 4-Crawler diff drop, Hella 500s, Borla Muffler, TruFlo air filter, Optima Red, Goodridge brake lines, Redline hood lift, Beard limit straps, 2WD LOW mod, Deckplate mod, Gray wire mod, Grillcraft Ivan Stewart TRD grille

02-24-2009, 09:17 PM	#44
prolite1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ventura, ca Posts: 162	did this a couple months ago, freakin sweet mod!

09-24-2009, 10:39 AM	#45
dcr83 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Middleton ID near Boise Posts: 32	ok im new to this mod and have been trying to find out about it. I have a TRD sport 4x4. with this mod work for my truck?

09-24-2009, 10:56 AM	#46
dcr83 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Middleton ID near Boise Posts: 32	well i spent more time reading and made it to page 5 of my seach and found my answer ;(

10-14-2009, 11:08 AM	#47
Jumpmstr94 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27	So I take it once you have done this mod you can operate the locker in any range selection. 2WD, 4HI and 4LO. Only thing is engage and disengage it while you are stopped and while driving you will feel resistance when turning on pavement, correct?

11-25-2009, 10:06 PM	#48
rivethead242 Veteran Member My Rig: 04 Tacoma Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario, Ca Posts: 1,371	i just did this mod today. seriously took less than 30 mins. i can't believe how easy it was!!!! why didn't toyota just do this standard from the factory?! glad i heard about this and to whoever figured it out, coodos and thanks! __________________ My Build Wheeln vids

11-25-2009, 10:25 PM	#49
Elton Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: OREGON Posts: 589	for us 4runner guys with e-locker you want to ground the blue/red wire __________________ 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods 07 Tundra 5.7L 4x4 Limited Double Cab 90 acura integra b18b daily driver

06-09-2011, 12:13 PM	#50
v8cobra99 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 145	only took 10 minutes.... I did this grey/gray wire mod.... Thanks to the guys that post this tech stuff, its awesome now to put the truck in rear Diff Lock in 2wd, 4wdH, 4wdL anytime now.... http://customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=10 Free beer to the guys that first found out how to do this and posted it for all of us. __________________ 2002, Gray Wire Diff Lock Mod, King COs, Hilo 17x9 wheels, Kuhmo 32x11 tires, AAL rear, mod lightbar, mod tube rear bumper, Fiberwerx 4.5in fenders, JBA Exhaust, Sony stereo system, Midland CB, other custom items Andy B v8cobra99@yahoo.com

12-14-2011, 12:20 AM	#51
JS4HNT Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3	grey wire mod i have a 98 taco converted to straight front with the first gen style t-case. the grey wire mod doesn't work. is there something else that has to be done?

12-16-2011, 03:25 PM	#52
v8cobra99 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 145	Do a few searches on this website. Use the search tool, I am pretty sure, one of the links talk about the other colors that the grey wire might be on other years like yours. The other idea... find the wire position number, maybe yours is in the same position just a different color... but there are some really smart guys out there that I am sure know your truck... __________________ 2002, Gray Wire Diff Lock Mod, King COs, Hilo 17x9 wheels, Kuhmo 32x11 tires, AAL rear, mod lightbar, mod tube rear bumper, Fiberwerx 4.5in fenders, JBA Exhaust, Sony stereo system, Midland CB, other custom items Andy B v8cobra99@yahoo.com

01-24-2012, 08:46 PM	#53
not2XS Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NorCal, south-bay. Posts: 918	It is pin-8 (but I don't know how they are ordered). On a 98 Taco I think it may be dark-green wire.

02-02-2012, 12:41 AM	#54
JS4HNT Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3	Thanks, i will check if its the green wire. I hope so. I am positive it aint the gray wire on mine.

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