{"id":235,"date":"2012-04-17T14:52:19","date_gmt":"2012-04-17T21:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tlcfaq.com\/main\/?p=235"},"modified":"2014-05-02T15:29:00","modified_gmt":"2014-05-02T22:29:00","slug":"factory-toyota-locker-switch-to-control-air-lockers-and-compressor-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tlcfaq.com\/main\/2012\/04\/factory-toyota-locker-switch-to-control-air-lockers-and-compressor-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Factory Switch to Control Air Lockers – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Article by:\u00a0<\/strong>RobRed<\/p>\n

Applicable Models:\u00a0<\/strong>1998 – 2007 \/ 100 Series\u00a0Land Cruiser or Lx 470<\/p>\n

Updated:<\/strong>\u00a05\/2\/2014 (updated diagram)<\/p>\n

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I’m planning to add on-board air and air actuated differential lockers to my 2000 Land Cruiser. In Part 1 of this writeup I’ll be setting up all of the electrical connections and prewiring for the on-board air compressor. <\/em>Part 2 cover adding a\u00a0Combination Meter indicator light for Air Compressor.\u00a0Part 3 will cover mounting the air compressor,\u00a0connecting\u00a0the electrical from Part 1 and readying the system for air locker install. Part 4 and 5 will cover the options for front locker\u00a0interrupt\u00a0during reverse and disabling\u00a0ATRAC when the lockers are actuated.<\/em><\/p>\n

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So you want install ARB Air Lockers in your Land Cruiser but you really hate those ugly, bulky ARB switches. You want something slick and factory looking. No problem, simply swagger into your nearest Toyota parts counter and order up some goodies.\u00a0Ordering a\u00a0Differential\u00a0Switch from an 80 Series Land Cruiser along with a FJ Cruiser Aux Light Switch and some misc wire harness parts will give you that factory, sexy look and provide control to the ARB Compressor and lockers.<\/p>\n

With this setup you can activate the compressor independently (air up tires etc), engage rear locker or engage rear plus front lockers (the OEM Toyota switch doesn’t provide the ability to lock front only). In our example the locker solenoid will not\u00a0engage\u00a0unless the compressor is active, which is, I\u00a0believe, the way you want it. In addition to the basic switch setup and wiring I will cover using an existing “Dirty Air Filter” dash indicator to show when the compressor \u00a0is powered up. This is an optional step and requires\u00a0disassembly of the instrument cluster.<\/p>\n

ARB includes a wiring harness in their kits and you can integrate these steps into the ARB harness for your own custom solution, this configuration or any combination of the two. It’s your custom mod. For clarity I’m assuming for the\u00a0purposes\u00a0of this writeup that no ARB harness exists. I’m also assuming that you have mounted the compressor, manifolds and other equipment that makes the lockers work.<\/p>\n

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Before you begin any modification to your vehicle you should fully understand what you are doing and make sure you have the skills to complete the job. TLCFAQ nor it’s authors,\u00a0commentors\u00a0or contributors accept any responsibility, or liability for any mishap or\u00a0problems\u00a0from any materials posted on the website. Any and all of this can cause serious damage to you or your vehicle. Always consult a qualified professional. I’m Serious. Do this at your own risk.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Major Parts You’ll Need for This Mod:<\/p>\n