4wd switch mod for 4eat forester

Interesting they did that on vdc model, if it works we need to see real tests then comparison between those 2.
 
Hi All, I am new to Forester group. I was wondering if anyone has done a centre diff lock mod to a Forester X 5 speed automatic?

So if anyone ask me it is SH mode
 
Vinnie said:
I should probably be posting about what I did in the '4WD On Demand From 4EAT' thread. Centre Diff Lock isn't what it was all about - there is no diff, just a clutch pack.
Or maybe Kev, as administrator, you could move them? I'll put up some more pics if anybody is interested too.
It's actually quite a simple mod to do, hardest part was working out the neatest, most efficient way to arrange the components and mount them.
It's a great piece of extra functionality for so many reasons. The Forester now has a secret weapon.
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Kevin said:
@Dale Check this post 4wd switch mod for 4eat forester | https://www.offroadsubarus.com/threads/4413/page-3#post-117793
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Hi Kevin, can I ask you when say the aim is not to supply current to the resistor and solenoid for a non-turbo, does that mean you only add negative to the TMS and Solenoid?
 
Dale said:
Hi Kevin, can I ask you when say the aim is not to supply current to the resistor and solenoid for a non-turbo, does that mean you only add negative to the TMS and Solenoid?
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This is what I have done so for
 
@Dale - the aim for my model as best I can recall is to disperse current to ground via the resistor/s so as to not trigger any warning lights.
 

Kevin said:
@Dale - the aim for my model as best I can recall is to disperse current to ground via the resistor/s so as to not trigger any warning lights.
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Hi Kevin, this what I have done so far. Please can you help me. Ground the resistor to NO so the TMS and solenoid this that what you are saying?
 

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I do not understand this sentence?
Dale said:
Ground the resistor to NO so the TMS and solenoid
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@Dale Some confusion has crept in here I believe. Seems you are following the document you attached a couple of posts above and that is not my creation; it is also for an SG. Also you are wiring up an SH whereas mine is an SG. I have no experience wiring up an SH so all I can recommend is to review posts both here and over at SF.ORG:
www.subaruforester.org

4WD On Demand From 4EAT!

www.subaruforester.org www.subaruforester.org

and for an SH:
Kevin said:
@NoShoes Looks like it can be done for SH: 4WD On Demand From 4EAT! | https://www.subaruforester.org/threads/4wd-on-demand-from-4eat.3091/page-24#post-7555589

Note that is an XT so connections may be different for NA so will need some testing
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where it says "Giving the Solenoid 12v enables the lock up at 50/50"
 
shotgun willie said:
I heard about this mod in some forum a while back and was thinking of giving it a try on my forester.

4EAT Diff-Lock Switch and Handbrake Mod -... | https://www.rs25.com/forums/f8/t99075-4eat-diff-lock-switch-handbrake-mod-torquemada-lite.html

That link is probably the best description of it that I've found but there seems to be a least one huge thread on just about every forum with people trying to figure it out.

Has anyone on here had any experience with this mod. Just wanted to know if it's worth the effort and whether anyone has had any issues with it.
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The 2011 Forester has lower values / measurements for that mod. I calculated it appropriately and did the mod. It was unsuccessful.
I seem to feel this mod ma only work on vehicles without traction control.
 
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