Finnaly got around to pulling connectors under the VX to get to the bottom of the TOD issue. I began with the one on top of the transfer case. With 16,800 miles on the VX, the connector came apart clean as a bean and went together with an appropriate snap.

I moved from connector to connector under the VX looking for anything that could be an issue. I came across a longer connector closer to the front of the vehicle, but very accessible. It was typical Delphi style weather pack double/triple layer seal. The connector had some of the orange seal exposed. Hmmm.

I took it apart and the connector was again.... so clean that I wanted to cry. I could smell clean. Made me proud.

The fit concerned me slightly so when I put it back together I made sure that the connection was solid. The seal doesn't want to go back in very well, but they are suppose to be weather tight (or almost) so I worked it a bit.

When I heard the snap, I knew that the connection was good. The orange of the seal still wanted to bulge out ever so slightly, but the connection was measures above the condition it was in.

I drove it around the driveway and TOD wasn't angry (blinking). It had the first two lights of TOD on. Those are usually never on. I just assumed that it was still intermittantly messed up as it was doing the same thing between "lock ups".

Today....

I decided to clear the codes as the light wasn't flashing. I needed it to flash for the verification process with my technician. I called to see what type of time frame they had...

"Clear those codes man"... "Give it a try."

I jumped number 8 on the diagnostic connector, put the transfer case in neutral with the E-brake on, turned the key to the on position and hit the brake 5 times rapidly.

Codes clear. Test drove. Problem gone.

Not only is the problem gone, but my VX is actually operating the way it should for the first time EVER (I think anyway). TOD never had much to say before today... except for the angy lock-ups.

I mean... it lit up sometimes.. but not often. Now on the otherhand, TOD is operational. I can tell that it is operating like it was designed. It is certainly more sensitive than it was before. It is almost like it WANTS and ENJOYS working now... before it just seemed not to do much at all... sluggish.. late...gimmicky I took the car out and drove in figure 8's very carefully, then at full lock pretty slowly. No issues. I drove pretty quickly backwards, and turned at various speds. I basically followed the flow chart and the drivability test as described in the workshop manual.

Did I say no issues? !

WOW

I am super pleased. I cross my fingers and hope for the best, but for some reason I don't think I will be seeing those codes again.

I thought I would get back to close the issue. I can't stand reading about issues only to never hear from the poster again. I will certainly pop back in if it comes up again!

Thanks VX.info for all the help you all offer to the VX community. This includes all the peeps that make up the community.

fourteener & TOD