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What’s This Button Do? “Hub Lock”

Published October 3, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Electronic FW "Hub Lock" Button. Some Landcruisers come with electronic free wheeling hubs. Don't ask me why because I don't know. They have got to be one of the stupidest things I have ever seen on a 4wd vehicle. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Operation Tagged With: buttons and switches, free wheeling hubs

X Marks The Spot – 4wd Buttons

Published July 15, 2014 By Mick Farmer

These 2 buttons do not do the same thing.  The X indicates which differential will be locked when pressed. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Operation Tagged With: 4wd, buttons and switches

What’s This Button Do? Locks Centre Differential

Published July 12, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Locks Centre Differential. Vehicle: 200 series Land Cruiser and new model Prado.  Full-time 4wd. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Operation Tagged With: 4wd, buttons and switches

What’s This Button Do? H4 Button.

Published July 4, 2014 By Mick Farmer

H4 Button

H4 Button. Vehicle: Some part-time Toyota Landcruisers. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Operation Tagged With: 4wd, buttons and switches

What’s This Switch Do?

Published May 5, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Front and Rear Diff Lock Switch

Front and Rear Diff Lock Switch. Vehicle: Toyota Landcruiser - Optional Extra … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Operation Tagged With: buttons and switches

What Does this Button Do?

Published April 3, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Rear Differential Lock Button. Vehicle: Found in some Toyota Hilux models. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Operation Tagged With: 4wd, buttons and switches

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