john01473 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I had to use diff lock yesterday as I was sliding around on a muddy field. I thought I put it back into low gear after leaving the field. The yellow four-wheel drive lamp stayed on but everything felt like normal - looking at the handbook I saw this thing called Transmission wind up - I drove forwards and reversed and the light went out. 1, have I done any damage? 2, what if I drove with the diff lock on? 3, is there a way of checking for damage Cheers Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I shouldn't worry about it - mine stayed in for 18 miles on tarmac until the missus did a tight right hander out of a parking spot where there was a massive bang and it popped out. still works fine. stick it in difflock, jack it up and try to turn one wheel. it shouldnt move. if it does, there is a problem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john01473 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 I shouldn't worry about it - mine stayed in for 18 miles on tarmac until the missus did a tight right hander out of a parking spot where there was a massive bang and it popped out. still works fine.stick it in difflock, jack it up and try to turn one wheel. it shouldnt move. if it does, there is a problem.... thanks mate - will try what you said - is it front -or rear or either or both - sorry i promised to try harder - ha ha Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stageonesimmo Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Watch out for the wheel you jack up spinning (it can be any wheel, but only one - the 'test' wont work if there's 2 off the ground), this will be the 'wind-up' releasing itself. Doesn't sound like you've damaged anything - it usually goes with a very loud bang followed by crunching noises and even though you're all the way down there, I'd prolly have heard it go and I dont remember hearing anything at the time ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61a Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Best way to remove it is to re-engage normal high range and to reverse for about 50 yards on a hard surface. I have always done this regardless of whether the warning light is on or not ever time I have used the diff locks and never had a problem. As recommended by an old friend who used to work for Landrover. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john01473 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Watch out for the wheel you jack up spinning (it can be any wheel, but only one - the 'test' wont work if there's 2 off the ground), this will be the 'wind-up' releasing itself. Doesn't sound like you've damaged anything - it usually goes with a very loud bang followed by crunching noises and even though you're all the way down there, I'd prolly have heard it go and I dont remember hearing anything at the time ......... thanks mate - will give it a go this weekend. cheers Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john01473 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Best way to remove it is to re-engage normal high range and to reverse for about 50 yards on a hard surface. I have always done this regardless of whether the warning light is on or not ever time I have used the diff locks and never had a problem. As recommended by an old friend who used to work for Landrover. Jules will remeber to do this from now on - thanks mate cheers Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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