Diff lock and Traction Control

[Ryand012]

Thanks for the replies.
I am aware of the tricks to keep TC engaged with the diff locked, and that's definitely my intention.
Cheers

[Kumabear]

As others have said, there is no ECU for the diff lock.

Plug it all into the existing wiring loom, and grab the dif lock switch from the wreck and plug that in also. perform the dif lock + TC mod and good to go.

I also consider this the best option as others have said due to retaining the dash light. I don't think ive ever personally read anything about one breaking doesn't seem to be common at all and I wouldn't worry about it. I use mine quite often in rough rocking on 2 wheels conditions and never had an issue with it

[dencoby]

Hi Slo78
Where abouts is the location of the plug? Can't really see it in the picture.

[P4J3R0]

Hi Slo78
Where abouts is the location of the plug? Can't really see it in the picture.

It's below the cigarette plug inside the lower dash. To get to this you will have to remove the cup holders, gear shift surround, glovebox, then lower front dash (cigarette lighter and card holder piece).

From memory there are 2 computers there. The plug you ar after is the right hadn't plug in the top computer. I did try and remove the grey wire from the plug using a super small screwdriver but after 15 min conceded and just cut the grey wire.

I then ran the wire from the plug to a switch, then from the switch to an earth point. When the switch is turned on the it earths out this wire tricking the computer into thinking the factory diff lock is engaged and disabling all electronic aids (abs, EBD, matt, TC).

[Dave3006]

It's below the cigarette plug inside the lower dash. To get to this you will have to remove the cup holders, gear shift surround, glovebox, then lower front dash (cigarette lighter and card holder piece).

From memory there are 2 computers there. The plug you ar after is the right hadn't plug in the top computer. I did try and remove the grey wire from the plug using a super small screwdriver but after 15 min conceded and just cut the grey wire.

I then ran the wire from the plug to a switch, then from the switch to an earth point. When the switch is turned on the it earths out this wire tricking the computer into thinking the factory diff lock is engaged and disabling all electronic aids (abs, EBD, matt, TC).

I am missing something here.

Why run the wire to the switch, then out of the switch to a earth?

Why not just wire the switch, SPST, into the grey wire so the grey wire is either earthed or not?

[P4J3R0]

I am missing something here.

Why run the wire to the switch, then out of the switch to a earth?

Why not just wire the switch, SPST, into the grey wire so the grey wire is either earthed or not?

That is what I did. Just tried to explain it.

[Dave3006]

Thanks

[tangles4745]

Hi all,
My NW did not come with a factory diff lock. So just a question . If i fitted a ARB lock to the rear do i have to do this mod or will it cut the traction control off itself.
Tangles

[P4J3R0]

TC will always be there tangles.

It was a Mitsubishi system that made the TC turn off when the factory diff lock turned on. Not sure why.

[Miner]

I can only assume that the TC is disabled with the rear diff lock on in case you have to turn in something soft and it detects the change in the outer wheel speed and tries to grab it with the brake, effectively binding the axle?

Like sandypaj says, it’s a killer on the dunes, it can get you more stuck than unstuck at times.... on a crest you could get stuck bad and if you can’t self recover, you could be in a very dangerous situation.

I’ve been pulling the ABS relay, as even in 4HLc its never fully disabled. All 4HLc helps as it limits the amount of power thrown forward when scrabbling up a climb, reducing TC interference. You have to adapt to the 50/50 split though, lift off oversteer rather than power oversteer for tightening up lines.

I get the rear diff lock plus TC idea though... if only it knew only to brake the front wheels then.

Overall it lets the car down to an extent as I see badly driven Nissans and Toyotas go places mostly on the strength of their electronics, as opposed to the skills of their drivers. Make Pajero drivers better though. [emoji1]


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[Jimbo2]

I usually drive with diff lock and traction control on in difficult terrain, and it certainly better. In sandy stuff I use TC off and sometimes with the diff lockon, sometimes off. Still not sure which is best. Lowering tyre pressure has the biggest effect.

[spool]

Can you engage the factory rear diff lock in 2wd? I have vlads TC mod loom installed. Or do I need to do something extra.

[Jimbo2]

Diff lock is on a seperate circuit and would need a different mod.

[spool]

Diff lock is on a seperate circuit and would need a different mod.

Is this something anyone has done yet?

[Keithyv]

I usually drive with diff lock and traction control on in difficult terrain, and it certainly better. In sandy stuff I use TC off and sometimes with the diff lockon, sometimes off. Still not sure which is best. Lowering tyre pressure has the biggest effect.

Doesn't engaging diff lock deactivate TC anyway? (in fact ABS, ASC and TC are all off in this case?)