80Q rear diff lock button stuck

Nate Stuart nathan.stuart at maine.edu
Thu Mar 8 18:12:49 EST 2001


> Hi all,
> I am looking at this fairly beat 80Q.  The rear diff lock button (on the
center
> console) is stuck in down ("in") position.  Is it a common thing?

Well, it is supposed to be a momentary switch, then the lock is controlled
by a separate unit that unlocks it again at 15mph.

> Also, is it a Torsen rear (why a lock then?)

No Torsen in the rear, only the center diff is a Torsen. Good 'ole locker in
the rear.

>, and what might be broken?

The diff lock switch for one......

-Nate
'89 90q





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