Front ELocker use
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JK Enthusiast
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Front ELocker use
Sorry to ask these dumbass questions but........
I have a d44 w/ elocker in the front of my Sahara. I finally wired the locker through a relay. What happens if you turn on the elocker when in 2WD? When should you turn the elocker on? (only when 4WD has been engaged? Do you have to be in neutral and stopped?
I have a d44 w/ elocker in the front of my Sahara. I finally wired the locker through a relay. What happens if you turn on the elocker when in 2WD? When should you turn the elocker on? (only when 4WD has been engaged? Do you have to be in neutral and stopped?
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you do not have to be stopped or in neutral. i would not be going fast when you engage it though. you won't engage it in two wheel drive cause it will be of no use unless in four wheel.
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JK Enthusiast
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I'm thinking something is wrong here, but what. Acts like 4wd when 2wd is selected.
JK Enthusiast
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it sounds like your locker is still engaged. With the elockers in the rubicons, they will only engage when grounded. If it feels like its in 4wd (limited turning) when in 2wd with either switch position i would go over the wiring again
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JK Enthusiast
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I removed power to the elocker. I also checked the engagement sensor for the elocker. It measures an open. My understanding is that when the locker is engaged, the engagement sensor will be shorted. I guess it's possible that the locker engaged when power was applied, but will not dis-engage. But wouldn't the sensor show that?
JK Jedi Master
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D30 axle here with an Auburn e-locker. When it stayed engaged a few weeks back I had to make some figure eights rolling backwards on pavement in order to get it to release. I also managed to burn up my power steering pump driving it on the pavement for ten miles because I couldn't get it to release until someone here on the forum suggested that. That's a $170 part ($50 core fee), so do be careful until you get it taken care of.
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JK Enthusiast
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You should only use the lockers when you need them in a tough climb or to get over or thru an obstacle. I will turn mine on when I am stopped. You should not use them on dry pavement. It doesn't matter if you are in 2 or 4 wd the locker will act the same, your wheels will be locked together and will turn at the same speed, your steering will be hard to turn unless you are in loose material.
Is this a rubicon axle? Did you get the rubicon wire harness? Is there power to the sensor? How did you wire it?
Is this a rubicon axle? Did you get the rubicon wire harness? Is there power to the sensor? How did you wire it?