Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

Hello! I'm in the military, stationed overseas. The offbase dealer that caters to Americans doesn't let you customize your FJ order here.

So, I can get a manual or automatic 4x4, with the convenience group only. I wanted to put a thread to the community asking for opinions regarding Active Traction Control. I can't get an FJ with this feature over here. Should that be a deal breaker?

I'm taking the vehicle to South America on my next assignment...Plenty of city driving yes, but I will be putting it to good use off-road in the Patagonia region and at ski resorts in the Andes. Thanks in advance for your time!

iflyc21s

If it were me I'd be patient and wait until i got to a dealer that would get the package I wanted.
That being said I have been going through different forums that discuss the "ATC hack" basically they say the wiring is there - you just have to hook up a switch to the wiring behind the dash.
Don't take my word for it - do some research.

My fj did not come without one either, but I found this post factory modification that is apparantly fairly easy. I am probably going to order it in the next couple of weeks.

FJ Cruiser Off Road Gear Store

Oh my gosh you have to be kidding me, that's all you need? Amazing, great find and thanks for sharing!

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I have a 07 without the Diff Loc, but the Wireing is Present for the A-Trac switch, does anyone know if it will work on my Beast?

Thank you
Mongo

It can't be that easy ... But for 47 bucks why not try? I gonna order one as well. Great post and thanks kids!

Quick question: Since the basic models don't have the ATC button, am I to assume the ATC is always on? I think that's what my manual says. Also what would be a good situation to have it on / what would be a good situation to have it off?
Just wonderin'

Wow, look at this installation video for the A-Trac. I guess all you need for installation is a butter knife! FJ Cruiser Accessories from Pure FJ Cruiser - Toyota A-Trac Switch # 84988-35060

For the Record, I poped out the A-Trac plug and Crossed the Pink wire with the White/black striped wire. Didn't get the A-track light on when I was in L-4 or any other position. Then I put her up on a big snow bank and nothing. Not working, and no light. My FJ doesn't have the dif-Loc on it, so it looking like I'm SOL. Any help here would be great. Can't figure why dif-loc would make any diffrence at all? That's a compleatly diffrent system on the Beast.

Anyway that's where i'm at.
Mongo,,, AKA David

Mongo,
Everything that I have read says that you need a 4x4 with a diff. Loc on it. I think you may be SOL - sorry. I'll let you know if mine works out.