150 rear diff lock

[Razorback81 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Razorback81]

Hey Guys
looking at upgrading soon
so which 150 series came with the rear factory E lockers?
were they an option ?
only set models? e.g. Kakadu ? 3 door ZR

cheers for your input

[Mbc150 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mbc150]

my GXL has it as standerd

[Razorback81 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Razorback81]

my GXL has it as standerd

thanks, what year is yours?
what does it show on the build code ?

[Atherton Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Atherton]

I didn't think you could get them on a gxl- pretty sure on vx and kakas got them.

[Cook Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Cook]

hmm yea i thought they were a vx/kakadu thing

[Mbc150 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mbc150]

i have the MY18 GXl, the auto has them as standard

[SvenPajero Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close SvenPajero]

Hi All,
I have been driving 4X4 for many years but never owned a Toyota. I’m now thinking of buying a 2018 GXL Prado. My NS Pajero (2006) has factory diff locks on the rear and being the first model with factory diff locks it was unclear if the diff locks would leave the traction control system working on the front wheels or not, when turned on. As it turned out the traction control is turned off, not a good setup.
So I sent an email of to Toyota and got this reply.
Dear Sven,

Thank you for your recent email received by the Toyota Guest Experience Centre dated 27 April 2018.

We appreciate the time you have taken to write to us about the traction control function during rear differential lock in the 2018 Prado GXL.

The operation of traction control can only be turned off by toggling the traction control button, this means that in the event that the rear differential lock is engaged, the front wheels should still have traction control.

Thank you for contacting Toyota and allowing us the opportunity to respond.

Regards,

Tom


The word “should” still have traction control doesn’t sound crystal-clear to me.
Can someone confirm that the traction control is still working on the front if the rear diff locks are engaged?
Thanks

[Yellowdog Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Yellowdog]

Just be aware of the limitations of the factory electronic rear locker on the 2018 GXL. First it only works in low range. Second, the manual advises not to go over 8kph with it engaged (though we'll probably ignore that). Third, it's mighty hard to engage. You have to edge forward wiggling the steering wheel before it will engage - not much use if you are already stuck. The chief tech at my dealer says the engagement problem is common to them all - he often has queries from new owners and has to take them to a patch of dirt to show them how to engage it.

Just don't think that you'll get the same functionality as an air locker.

[SvenPajero Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close SvenPajero]

Thanks Yellowdog.
That doesn’t sound like a terrific setup, however if you managed to engage the locker will the traction control still work on the front wheels?

[Yellowdog Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Yellowdog]

Thanks Yellowdog.
That doesn’t sound like a terrific setup, however if you managed to engage the locker will the traction control still work on the front wheels?

Sorry - I don't know.

[RPP Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RPP]

I have a 2018 GXL which has rear diff lockers.
According to the owner's manual Traction Control operates automatically in response to various driving situations. So I assume some situations will confuse it.
It recommends turning TRC/VSC off when stuck in mud/sand etc as it 'may' reduce power to the wheels.
I leave it off when off-road as the terrain is probably too complicated for it.

[Pradosaur Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pradosaur]

It’s the auto GXL AND higher models

[Atherton Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Atherton]

I have a 2018 GXL which has rear diff lockers.
According to the owner's manual Traction Control operates automatically in response to various driving situations. So I assume some situations will confuse it.
It recommends turning TRC/VSC off when stuck in mud/sand etc as it 'may' reduce power to the wheels.
I leave it off when off-road as the terrain is probably too complicated for it.

I turn it off in sand or really boggy mud- Leave it on otherwise, fantastic on rocks and loose gravel.

[RPP Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RPP]

Just be aware of the limitations of the factory electronic rear locker on the 2018 GXL. First it only works in low range. Second, the manual advises not to go over 8kph with it engaged (though we'll probably ignore that). Third, it's mighty hard to engage. You have to edge forward wiggling the steering wheel before it will engage - not much use if you are already stuck. The chief tech at my dealer says the engagement problem is common to them all - he often has queries from new owners and has to take them to a patch of dirt to show them how to engage it.

Just don't think that you'll get the same functionality as an air locker.

I couldn't get the rear diff to lock on a mountain/rock track last weekend. Was about to put in a warranty call when I read your comments. ty mate.
Yes: Rear_Diff_Locked = (L4+Centre_Diff_Locked+Rear_Diff_Lock_Selected+Mov e_Forward+Turn_Steering_Wheel_L&R). In that sequence.

Amazing.

The manual doesn't specify all of this, however it does say that the rear diff will be auto-unlocked when either the centre diff is unlocked or H4 is selected!
Thus the owner is left with reversing the logic to work it out (but the the steering wheel jiggle).

[Toopy Member Find all posts View Profile Close Toopy]

The ATRAC is turned of when the locker is engaged.
here a relatively simple mod to overcome the issue.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Prad...1329148622239/

you may have have to join, but worth it, there is also information about getting your phone to av in on the factory radio unit. Basically CarPlay but better as you can use the hema apps and get them to display on the headunit