2004 Suzuki Twin Peaks 700; diff lock problem

[TwinPeaks]

I have a 2004 Twin Peaks 700, I think the diff lock is stuck on. Does any one have any suggestions as to how I get it to unlock? It is a cable system, and the cable moves freely.

Thanks

[DirtDemon]

Check at the diff end of the cable. Is the cable still hooked up? Is it moving the lever? Is the return spring broken? There diff lock assembly is basically a clutch, it has a basket several discs similar to that which makes up a manual ATV clutch. This could be stuck somehow. If you can't find the problem on the outside of the diff housing, or the cable isn't broken somewhre in between, you may have to take the outside lock cover off, and inpect the locking mechanism itself. Good luck. Also, a repair manual would help you alot.

[TwinPeaks]

Thanks for the info. I will look into it a bit further. I just changed the fluid and it was pretty dirty, and had some ice in it. Hope the fluid flush will help.

Thanks again

[DirtDemon]

If there was ice in it, that means that there was alot of moisture in there, you might want to try adding some stabilizer to the diff oil. The ice could also have been what was causing things to lock up. Good luck, I hope that was all you needed to do.