Homemade Old School Plug and Play Locker Bypass
Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 4:32 pm
I haven't read every topic on this forum, so I apologize in advance if I'm repeating something that's already been said.
Reading many of the posts about the locker bypass mod, I decided that I wanted to give it a try for the lowest cost possible and I wanted it to be plug and play so I could revert back to stock if I didn't like it.
After doing some research, I discovered that the electrical connector for the transfer case position sensor is identical to the electrical connector used on many mid 90's Toyota cars as well as some mid 2000's Chrysler ignition coils and intake manifold runner solenoids. So I ventured out to my local pick-a-part wrecking yard and sure enough, I found one on a mid 90's Toyota Tercel. I removed the ignition coil and enough of the harness to serve my purpose.
Then I mounted the coil in my vise and began to carefully cut out the connector Everything works as it should and I'm very pleased with the results.
I know it's inferior to the new locker bypass systems that are being offered, but it serves my purpose perfectly for my 3rd. gen. application.
In the end I spent less than $20
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By the way, if you ever have a problem getting any locking tab electrical connector apart, it's usually due to grains of dirt and sand being lodged behind the clip inhibiting its movement and ability to release. I find it helpful to use eye protection, compressed air, a mirror and dental pick tool.
Happy modding!
Reading many of the posts about the locker bypass mod, I decided that I wanted to give it a try for the lowest cost possible and I wanted it to be plug and play so I could revert back to stock if I didn't like it.
After doing some research, I discovered that the electrical connector for the transfer case position sensor is identical to the electrical connector used on many mid 90's Toyota cars as well as some mid 2000's Chrysler ignition coils and intake manifold runner solenoids. So I ventured out to my local pick-a-part wrecking yard and sure enough, I found one on a mid 90's Toyota Tercel. I removed the ignition coil and enough of the harness to serve my purpose.
Then I mounted the coil in my vise and began to carefully cut out the connector Everything works as it should and I'm very pleased with the results.
I know it's inferior to the new locker bypass systems that are being offered, but it serves my purpose perfectly for my 3rd. gen. application.
In the end I spent less than $20

By the way, if you ever have a problem getting any locking tab electrical connector apart, it's usually due to grains of dirt and sand being lodged behind the clip inhibiting its movement and ability to release. I find it helpful to use eye protection, compressed air, a mirror and dental pick tool.
Happy modding!