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Hi Julian,
I'm new to the list having only just joined but think that it/you may
have already answered a question that I was going to ask.
I've got an auto 80 series and I read in one of your posts that it is
possible to put in a centre diff lock switch. Like most users with an
auto, having the centre diff lock operate only when in Low range is a
bit limiting. There are times when it would be useful to lock the diff
whilst in High, and similarly times when I want to use Low without the
diff locked.
From your post it looks like I will need to buy the switch and connect
up the loom behind the dash, but what changes are needed to the
ECU/Transfer box wiring? I have pored over an electrical wiring book for
the 80 series, and it doesn't look too easy. However, the book was for
an earlier diesel model, not the later petrol one I have now.
On a similar vein, I want to replace the indicator bulbs with the newer
generation of LED bulbs. These will last longer (virtually never have to
replace them again, use far less power and consequently run cooler), but
the Toyota has a bulb failure device. If I replace all the 21w units the
unit goes into flasher overdrive thinking I haven't got any bulbs
working. The obvious answer is to wire two extra bulbs on each left and
right circuit under the bonnet but this does rather seem to defeat the
object of changing them in the first place!! Do you know if its possible
to wire out the bulb failure unit? The only downside to this is that I
would have to regularly check that all the bulbs are working (not so bad
a chore if you use the hazard switch).
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Best Regards
David Roulson
I'm new to the list having only just joined but think that it/you may
have already answered a question that I was going to ask.
I've got an auto 80 series and I read in one of your posts that it is
possible to put in a centre diff lock switch. Like most users with an
auto, having the centre diff lock operate only when in Low range is a
bit limiting. There are times when it would be useful to lock the diff
whilst in High, and similarly times when I want to use Low without the
diff locked.
From your post it looks like I will need to buy the switch and connect
up the loom behind the dash, but what changes are needed to the
ECU/Transfer box wiring? I have pored over an electrical wiring book for
the 80 series, and it doesn't look too easy. However, the book was for
an earlier diesel model, not the later petrol one I have now.
On a similar vein, I want to replace the indicator bulbs with the newer
generation of LED bulbs. These will last longer (virtually never have to
replace them again, use far less power and consequently run cooler), but
the Toyota has a bulb failure device. If I replace all the 21w units the
unit goes into flasher overdrive thinking I haven't got any bulbs
working. The obvious answer is to wire two extra bulbs on each left and
right circuit under the bonnet but this does rather seem to defeat the
object of changing them in the first place!! Do you know if its possible
to wire out the bulb failure unit? The only downside to this is that I
would have to regularly check that all the bulbs are working (not so bad
a chore if you use the hazard switch).
----
Best Regards
David Roulson