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Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL)

BySteve November 26, 2006July 21, 2025

When I purchased my 1992 Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser, the previous owner informed me that the four-wheel-drive system did not work. I knew the transfer case was a rebuilt unit so I figured it would be something simple such as a switch or a relay. Little did I know that I would spend hours trying…

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Changing Drive Belts on a 3FE Powered Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser

BySteve October 28, 2006July 21, 2025

After only having my Land Cruiser for about three weeks, I had my first equipment failure – the number three belt that powers the air conditioning unit broke (the belt closest to the engine). Normally, I replace belts on a regular basis and use the existing belts as spares in case of a failure; however,…