Diff Lock Solinoid

[FORGE1]

Hi there,

I have a problem with my diff lock coming out and I have been told it could be the solinoid on the fire wall. is there any way I can fix this or will I have to get another one? its a 12v patrol so will I have to get a 12v solinoid or is anyone fine?

Also i have heard you can use some from holdens or landcruiser? is this true and if so what one would I use?

Thanks everyone.

Will post some new pics of my old swb and the new lwb as well.

[coxsy]

i got a Mac valve for mine as nissan wanted to much , but have heard certain hilux ones work

[albundy]

Check it is actually the solenoid. It could be that the dog gears are so worn it won't stay locked in place. Mine did this. Had the gears re-made.
Al

[FORGE1]

woop sorry I just read what I put and I missed out the Not.

So what happens is its Locking perfect but when I have finished using it I can get it out and end up swaping the vac pipes over so it works in reverse and unlocks then swap them back over for when I need to use it again.

[albundy]

either the off vaccuum pipe is blocked with mud(Often happens to mine) or hole in tubing somewhere or solenoid stuffed. Most likely the solenoid. If the take the pipes off at the locker and switch on off. If you get ne vaccuum in the off pipe it is definitley solenoid.
Al