{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"SnailMail: What Child Do You Get Rid Of?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/snailmail-what-child-do-you-get-rid-of","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/ins.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/701-SnailMail.mp3","description":"\nThis Week’s Callers\n\nText Msg 1: Richard from Atlanta says Toyota are everywhere\nCaller 1: Uncle Weirdo talks about merging\nCaller 2: Richard from Atlanta, choosing what rig to sell\nCaller 3: Butt Dial Brian talks about Tool Storage\nCaller 4: Jeff Morgan from OR talks about ARB Lockers\nCaller 5: Jeff Morgan from OR teaches everyone how to troubleshoot an E-locker\nCaller 6: Zac from OKC talks about mental health\n\nJoin Our Discord: https://discord.gg/yFyFFkQbuyCome hang out with us on the SnailTrail4x4 Discord — it’s the easiest way to connect with Tyler and Jimmy directly, chat with fellow offroad enthusiasts, and get first access to Group Buys and Treasure Hunt token drops.\nCALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! 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You can also find us on Instagram at SnailTrail4x4 or 4x4ToyotaTyler\nListener Discount Codes:\nSnailTrail4x4 –SnailTrail15 for 15% off SnailTrail4x4 MerchMORRFlate – snailtraill4x4 to get 10% off MORRFlate Multi Tire Inflation Deflation™ Kits4WheelUnderground – snailtrail 10% offIronman 4×4 – snailtrail20 to get 20% off all Ironman 4×4 branded equipment!Sidetracked Offroad – snailtrail4x4 (lowercase) to get 15% off lights and recovery gearSpartan Rope – snailtrail4x4 to get 10% off sitewideShock Surplus – SNAILTRAIL4x4 to get $25 off any order!Mob Armor – SNAILTRAIL4X4 for 15% offSummerShine Supply – ST4x4 for 10%Backpacker’s Pantry – Affiliate"},"annotations":[{"startTime":145.8,"endTime":154.1,"type":"brand","title":"Toyotas","url":"/glossary/toyotas","quote":"Oh, got it. Like last week when he called in, he was talking about how he's just noticing Toyotas everywhere. So. 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If the ground is bad, the locker won’t work even if power is present."}},{"startTime":2077.5,"endTime":2100.96,"type":"term","title":"fuse","url":"/glossary/fuses","quote":"...or your switch is bad or your fuse is popped up on the chassis.","canonicalId":"term:fuse","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A fuse protects the locker’s electrical circuit by breaking power if there’s an overload or short. The host includes a fuse check as part of diagnosing why the system may have no power or no continuity.","simplifiedExplanation":"A fuse is a safety device that stops electrical power if something is wrong. If it’s blown, the locker won’t get power until the fuse (and the underlying issue) is fixed."}},{"startTime":2105.8,"endTime":2160.3,"type":"term","title":"E-locker","url":"/glossary/e-locker","quote":"...then that E-locker won't work. It'll just pop to use this because it's a short. Or if it's in the middle of the coil wire... 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It’s controlled by electricity, so if the wiring or ground isn’t right, it won’t lock."}},{"startTime":2129.1,"endTime":2133.0,"type":"term","title":"third","quote":"...if you wanted to pull the cover or pull the third, but I wouldn't do that.","canonicalId":"term:third","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.65,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Third” is common off-road shorthand for the third member of the axle assembly, which houses the differential and related gearing. The host suggests you could access internal connections by pulling the third, but recommends against it as a first troubleshooting step."}},{"startTime":2143.8,"endTime":2155.3,"type":"term","title":"electromagnet","url":"/glossary/electromagnet","quote":"...That little solenoid is the same type of electromagnet that is in an E-locker. So it's the same troubleshooting would work. Do I have 12 volts? Do I have ground?","canonicalId":"term:electromagnet","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An electromagnet is a magnet created by running current through a coil of wire. The host ties this directly to E-locker operation: if the circuit has a short, poor grounding, or insufficient current, the electromagnet won’t generate enough force to engage the lock.","simplifiedExplanation":"An electromagnet is a magnet that only works when electricity flows through a coil. If the wiring problem prevents enough current from flowing, it won’t “pull” to lock the differential."}},{"startTime":2160.3,"endTime":2166.3,"type":"brand","title":"Land Rovers","url":"/glossary/land-rover-s","quote":"I know Don, some of those guys that run Land Rovers are going to struggle with that.","canonicalId":"brand:land-rovers","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The host mentions Land Rover owners as an example group who might struggle with the E-locker troubleshooting steps. This is relevant because Land Rover off-road platforms often use electronically controlled locking differentials that can have similar wiring/ground failure modes."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Tyler","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Jimmy: Off-Road Enthusiasts","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/snailmail-what-child-do-you-get-rid-of/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}