T4RBoarder Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I just bought a '00 LX on friday and so far I love it butttt... There is one thing that has really got me stumped after buying it. When I was on the test drive I tested locking the center diff and I could feel it lock but no lights came on the dash and the "VSC OFF" didn't illuminate either. I can feel the 4WD being engaged but those bulbs do just not light up...and the VSC isn't burnt out cause it comes on to self check when I start the car. I have no idea what's up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lx470tuner Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Assuming that the 4WD lock is actually working, the problem seems to be with the electronics. Indicators on the dashboard works with a sensor, and every sensor passes the ECU. Simpliest thing to do is to "reset" the computer (and sensors) which is to disconnect the battery. There are several self-checks that occur when the system gets disconnected by the power source and suspension is one of them. Take the negative side off first than the positive, leave it alone for awhile, and reconnect again in the reversive order. If the problem continues to occur, I'd consult the local technician. Good luck. -Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4RBoarder Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 I actually figured out what it was...there is a switch on the side of the transfer case that tells the ecu that the diff is locked. If the center diff is not locked often enough that switch can stick so I had to exercise the diff lock a bit and it starting working perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoser Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Yeah? how the heck did you figure that one out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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