Auburn ECTED

[walkercreekbronco]

At first I thought my PS pump was going out, but I finally realized that my front ECTED is not unlocking. (With my hubs unlocked, the Bronco steers easily, but with the hubs locked in, it is impossible to steer, even in 2WD.)

Is there a trick to getting these unlocked? I've tried backing up, turning the wheels, 2WD, 4WD, etc. I'm out of ideas. Is the locker shot already? I probably have less than 1000 miles on it.

 

[Bully Bob]

Wow.., that's scary.....

Did you check for elect. power at the pumpkin...?

(That is electric as I recall..?)

Also.., I've used their website & got pretty fast responses....

This is good info...keep us posted with results if you would..... [-o<

 

[walkercreekbronco]

It is electric, but it needs power to lock. A loss of power should allow it to unlock.

 

[Bully Bob]

Hard to wrap my head 'round this...?

I can't help--sorry-- but totally curious why an electromagnet won't release. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

(or what else got stuck)

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Please do post if/when you find the prob. :-B

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[walkercreekbronco]

I have this figured out mechanically, but I don't have the warranty figured out yet. I'll keep you posted.

 

[walkercreekbronco]

Supposedly this is a common problem. When you shift on the fly (which the manual says is OK), the steel balls that lock the differential overextend their travel and get in a bind.

No parts actually break. I was able to remove the carrier and take it apart (ring gear, clutch packs, spider gears, the whole 9 yards.) It now works. I don't want to have to do this again, so I won't be shifting on the fly anymore.

The vendor I bought it from said if it happens again, I should be able to return it to get my money back.

It's in and working now, so I'm just going to see what happens.