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ELD Engagement Speeds - 2WD Vehicles

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Switch Position Engage Disengage Re-engage
Off N/A N/A N/A
On 31 km/h (19 mph) (1) 42 km/h (25 mph) 31 km/h (19 mph)(1)
(1) The ELD  system engages/re-engages at or below the speed noted.

When the operator activates the ELD  , the ELD  icon displays in the IPC  message center. If the vehicle is driven above the disengage speed, the IPC  message center no longer displays the ELD  icon, alerting the operator that the ELD  is disengaged. Once the vehicle drops below the re-engage speed, the IPC  message center displays the ELD  icon again. If there is a malfunction with the ELD  system, a "CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL" message is displayed in the IPC  message center, letting the operator know the ELD  is not engaged.

The differential locks when a PWM  controlled magnetic field coil located inside the differential energizes. A collar within the differential moves toward a differential side gear and engages a dog clutch within the differential. This locks the differential side gears and creates the locked differential.

The TCCM  activates the ELD  . When the ELD  is engaged, the TCCM  sends PWM  voltage to the ELD  field coil located in the differential. This voltage is initially 98% duty cycle, and then tapers off to 40% duty cycle after 30 seconds. In order for the TCCM  to activate the ELD  , certain conditions must be met.