override 15mph diff-lock-off?

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>>> Well, lots of snow in SW Colo has had me busting down
>>> my short dirt rd, the diff lock is sometimes required.
>>>  Vehicle is an '89 200 avant.  Anyway, I find the
>>> "safety" feature most annoying, I want the diff to
>>> stay locked until I say otherwise.  Can I eliminate
>>> this?  I can easily obtain 15mph in wheelspin alone
>>> while standing still.

>> On the ur-quattro, you cut or insert a switch in the red/yellow wire
>> going to pin 1 of the differential lock controller 893 919 173.  This
>> robs the controller of its road speed input.  The warning light function
>> is retained - I would suggest either relocating the bulb or adding one
>> in parallel to an unused space in the dashboard to make it harder to
>> overlook, although the ABS-off light should be sufficient reminder.

>> I don't know where the controller is mounted in a Type 44 - it's not
>> a relay-type thing but a separate screw-on box.  Under the dash,
>> perhaps?

> on typ 89 it's under the back seat.  might start off looking there.

Bugger.

Bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger
bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger
bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger.

At the time of writing the original I had a Type 44 with a Torsen centre
differential less than TEN FEET away WITH THE BACK SEAT OUT!!!

Yup.  That's where it is.

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