How-to: Wiring a switch for full on/off control of Traction Control
12-04-2013, 01:40 AM
#51
Senior Member
Traction control blows we have had 3 ft of snow in 3 days I am constantly turning traction control off. And when stopping don't get me started on abs'ing everywhere
12-04-2013, 01:40 AM
#52
Oh no, not another internet Superman trying to save people from themselves. Probably lives in one of those nanny blue states where you can't even fart without getting arrested because fart gas has been tested to cause cancer.
Xtra, I don't think this dude is going to quit. You might want to start a new thread, but have your lawyers go over it first to make sure it is politically correct with a final message of "Don't try this at home kids".
Xtra, I don't think this dude is going to quit. You might want to start a new thread, but have your lawyers go over it first to make sure it is politically correct with a final message of "Don't try this at home kids".
But you don't have to favor either side of our our pathetic government to be able to enjoy getting 4 MPG while drifting through the dunes....
12-04-2013, 02:06 AM
#53
OP, Thanks for you post. I have not wired this yet but plan on doing so, so far I've just been pulling the fuse. I have a 13 eco, holding down the button for 10 sec to get "advanced trac off" is a joke. It's also really nice to loose ABS when duning as that will get you in trouble real fast. Here's my major problem with this, when I pull the fuse along with loosing all the things I want, abs & TC, my rear end no longer locks. Is there a way to loose TC and ABS without loosing the locker? On my tacoma I used to unplug the ABS sensor on the wheels and that would disable both, has anyone tried this on their F150?
What I did was run a wire from the positive side of the battery into the cab. That wire connects to a on-off switch. A wire comes from the other side of the switch to a 5 amp fuse. Then from the fuse I ran the wire that splices into the one that goes back to the diff. If you look under the passenger footwell you will find the transfer case control module. On the module is two harnesses, black and brown. Unplug the black one, and find the brown wire with a purple stripe. This is the wire that sends 12v power back to the diff. Snip that wire. Now attach a diode to the side that's still connected to the harness. Then take your wire from your switch and connect it to the brown/purple wire that connects to the diff. Now connect the diode into the diff wire as well. This will make a Y connection. One end runs to the TCCM through the diode, the other to your on-off switch, and the other runs to your diff.
By using the diode this mod allows you to still use diff lock in stock form. Or use diff lock at will by using your switch. The diode just protects the TCCM from electrical current back-feeding when your switch is turned on.
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12-04-2013, 02:28 AM
#54
Here's how I made some changes to lock the rear diff, at will, at any speed, 2wd or 4wd. For the diff to lock it just needs a 12v power supply.
What I did was run a wire from the positive side of the battery into the cab. That wire connects to a on-off switch. A wire comes from the other side of the switch to a 5 amp fuse. Then from the fuse I ran the wire that splices into the one that goes back to the diff. If you look under the passenger footwell you will find the transfer case control module. On the module is two harnesses, black and brown. Unplug the black one, and find the brown wire with a purple stripe. This is the wire that sends 12v power back to the diff. Snip that wire. Now attach a diode to the side that's still connected to the harness. Then take your wire from your switch and connect it to the brown/purple wire that connects to the diff. Now connect the diode into the diff wire as well. This will make a Y connection. One end runs to the TCCM through the diode, the other to your on-off switch, and the other runs to your diff.
By using the diode this mod allows you to still use diff lock in stock form. Or use diff lock at will by using your switch. The diode just protects the TCCM from electrical current back-feeding when your switch is turned on.
What I did was run a wire from the positive side of the battery into the cab. That wire connects to a on-off switch. A wire comes from the other side of the switch to a 5 amp fuse. Then from the fuse I ran the wire that splices into the one that goes back to the diff. If you look under the passenger footwell you will find the transfer case control module. On the module is two harnesses, black and brown. Unplug the black one, and find the brown wire with a purple stripe. This is the wire that sends 12v power back to the diff. Snip that wire. Now attach a diode to the side that's still connected to the harness. Then take your wire from your switch and connect it to the brown/purple wire that connects to the diff. Now connect the diode into the diff wire as well. This will make a Y connection. One end runs to the TCCM through the diode, the other to your on-off switch, and the other runs to your diff.
By using the diode this mod allows you to still use diff lock in stock form. Or use diff lock at will by using your switch. The diode just protects the TCCM from electrical current back-feeding when your switch is turned on.
12-04-2013, 02:43 AM
#55
nicwiens- You sir are awesome! I have been reading this whole thread wondering about my locker. Turning off everything would be nice but essentially having open front and rear diffs not so awesome... But this mod is great even for just 2wd fun hehe. If you could possibly post up some pics of what you did? (I like having visuals when possible to help on projects)
Also you might want to throw up a disclaimer about doing this at your own risk before the forum ***** show up...
Also you might want to throw up a disclaimer about doing this at your own risk before the forum ***** show up...
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12-04-2013, 09:39 AM
#58
Meaner than ymeski56
Thread Starter
Here's how I made some changes to lock the rear diff, at will, at any speed, 2wd or 4wd. For the diff to lock it just needs a 12v power supply.
What I did was run a wire from the positive side of the battery into the cab. That wire connects to a on-off switch. A wire comes from the other side of the switch to a 5 amp fuse. Then from the fuse I ran the wire that splices into the one that goes back to the diff. If you look under the passenger footwell you will find the transfer case control module. On the module is two harnesses, black and brown. Unplug the black one, and find the brown wire with a purple stripe. This is the wire that sends 12v power back to the diff. Snip that wire. Now attach a diode to the side that's still connected to the harness. Then take your wire from your switch and connect it to the brown/purple wire that connects to the diff. Now connect the diode into the diff wire as well. This will make a Y connection. One end runs to the TCCM through the diode, the other to your on-off switch, and the other runs to your diff.
By using the diode this mod allows you to still use diff lock in stock form. Or use diff lock at will by using your switch. The diode just protects the TCCM from electrical current back-feeding when your switch is turned on.
What I did was run a wire from the positive side of the battery into the cab. That wire connects to a on-off switch. A wire comes from the other side of the switch to a 5 amp fuse. Then from the fuse I ran the wire that splices into the one that goes back to the diff. If you look under the passenger footwell you will find the transfer case control module. On the module is two harnesses, black and brown. Unplug the black one, and find the brown wire with a purple stripe. This is the wire that sends 12v power back to the diff. Snip that wire. Now attach a diode to the side that's still connected to the harness. Then take your wire from your switch and connect it to the brown/purple wire that connects to the diff. Now connect the diode into the diff wire as well. This will make a Y connection. One end runs to the TCCM through the diode, the other to your on-off switch, and the other runs to your diff.
By using the diode this mod allows you to still use diff lock in stock form. Or use diff lock at will by using your switch. The diode just protects the TCCM from electrical current back-feeding when your switch is turned on.
12-04-2013, 09:44 AM
#59
Dude have a rest.. i only get the chance of offroading 3-4 months tops per year. The TC kicks in every mudhole, dune or trail i try to hit. I joined this forums after i went offroading in the truck for the first time, i didnt know how to operate nor disable the tc, and it was my main issue. Now thanks to the members who are trying and experimenting on their own truck at their own risk, now i can enjoy the offroading season without being afraid of getting stuck cause of tc.
Thank you op and thanks for the members who participated in elaborating the process.
Thank you op and thanks for the members who participated in elaborating the process.
Last edited by Carabidae; 12-04-2013 at 02:34 PM.
12-04-2013, 09:46 AM
#60
I have an open diff as well, so i wont worry about diff locks. I found some switches with built in fuses, so whats the removed fuse amp to get an equivalent.
Last edited by Carabidae; 12-04-2013 at 02:34 PM.