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Old 03-30-2006, 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by johndjmix1:
I don't get why you would want to hit the brake to disengauge it...sounds like keeping it on is EXACTLY what you would want.

Yea, I know the locker is just an eaton e-locker, so I guess someone has to tell me where that wire terminates and ill just cut it and set up a switch to triger the solinoid.

--John

When you cut into the wire make sure you don't defeat the diode in the circuit. The diode is supposed to be in there to control transient voltages that generate in the electric coil of the locker when you switch the locker off. Those transient voltage spikes just love to find their way back to computer modules and blow chips. That is why you always see diodes on coils like A/C clutches, winch solenoids, etc.

I am actuall giving serious consideration to removing my rear E-locker and going back with a Detroit Locker. Much stronger setup IMO. Detroit Lockers are about the only thing on a 4X4 that I haven't been able to destroy.
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