Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:38:10 +0200
Reply-To: Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject: Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
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I now replaced the bulb for the rear diff lock, and that was obviously not the
problem. Both locks work as supposed to. The rear lock light does not work, the
front lock pre-engagement blinking light function does not work. Both lights
worked as supposed to just after I lubed the front lock actuator shaft a couple
months ago. So, I guess the problem resides a bit deeper. Anyone have a wiring
diagram that includes the front lock?
PerL
87 Syncro 112i
Malcolm White wrote:
> Would a rear lock bulb failure cause the front lamp to not flash? I often
> wondered whether it was possible to operate the front difflock on its own. I
> did notice on my Syncro that there is a 'Y' vacuum connector on the rear
> difflock switch although my Bentley doesn't refer to it.
>
> There should be a couple of spare bulbs on the circuit board. When I bought
> my Syncro, both my bulbs were dead. I replaced these but my locks were well
> gummed up and have now both been freed up and lubed. I have found with mine
> that it does take a while for my locks to disengage (I fire mine up once a
> week to keep them free). I can only assume that the 'push' vacuum isn't
> strong enough.
>
> I should be picking up my other Syncro next week. The guy I'm buying it from
> had it serviced yesterday and upon driving into the garage, the box stuck in
> 3rd gear! So, it'll have a fully reconditioned box on delivery now :-)
> This van also has both front and rear lockers.
>
> Did anyone get anywhere with alternative diff-lock servo actuator mechanisms
> i.e. electrical? I would prefer to replace the iffy vacuum system.
>
> Malcolm
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Per Lindgren [mailto:lindgre@online.no]
> Sent: 26 October 1999 01:33
> To: Syncro; vanagon
> Subject: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
>
> From: Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no>
>
> Yep, you read the subject and also the problem.
>
> A little explanation is needed. When the knob for the front diff lock is
> pulled, and the lock has not engaged yet, the light is supposed to
> blink. This is to warn the driver that the knob is pulled, 'cause when
> the lock locks, the steering dies, the steering cannot be turned, and
> the van can only go straight forward.
>
> The problem appeared after I un-stuck the stuck rod for the lock. The
> light blinked when I serviced the unit, but I have later seen that it
> does not blink. Yes, the light lights when the lock engages, so its not
> the bulb either. The only thing I can think of, is that the light for
> the rear lock is dead too. I think it's the bulb, but I haven't replaced
> it yet.
>
> Any pointers?
>
> PerL
> 87 Syncro 112i
>
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