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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Default Rubi locker stuck

Just switched new gears and completed job and now lockers engaged and will now release
And ideas ?!?
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Can anyone shoot me a thread on a good writeup on this
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Assuming you meant will NOT release...

Usually what happens is, the locker sensor plunger is installed after the carrier in installed. This will jam the locker in the locked position.

Notice the plunger in relation to the locker disc in this photo.
When the sensor is installed after the carrier, the plunger "cone" will be on the other side of the disc.

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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Yeah I just found out
Thanks for rapid response
I gotta hunt done part number now for new actuator
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by snopro269
Yeah I just found out
Thanks for rapid response
I gotta hunt done part number now for new actuator
New actuator?
What is damaged?
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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I won't know but I'd like to have a backup plan with part numbers and such
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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If you have the condition described, most likely nothing is damaged.
You need to remove the differential, let the plunger extend, then reinstall the differential.
While the diff is out, see if the plunger will pull out, and retract on its own, and inspect the locker disk for damage.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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The 4x4 shop is taking out the carrier assembly and going round two tomorrow
They said they drove it around the yard so I'm hoping it didn't bend them
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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This was a common issue when the JK 1st came out, shops didn't realize that there were installion differences when you have the e-locker for the JK. I would of hoped by now that the word was out about this.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by wiredawg_mg
This was a common issue when the JK 1st came out, shops didn't realize that there were installion differences when you have the e-locker for the JK. I would of hoped by now that the word was out about this.
WHen you install the carrier you have to install it about 3/4 ways then take a long screw driver and hold over (extend) the swich and tap or push the carrier in all the way with the switch extended. Once carrier is in all the way you can let the switch cone go and the cone will rest where it is suppose to be (against the locker plate). The cone switch is spring loaded, thats why you have to hold it over while the carrier is installed all the way.
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