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    Puma CDL Disengaging

    I recently used the CDL in my Puma 90 for the first time. This was at a Land Rover Experience day.

    Getting into low range was a bit tough, having to engage 2nd, go back to neutral, and then it would slide into low. Is this normal?

    Pushing over to engage the CDL didn't really feel like it was engaging much even though the dash light was on. After a bit I'd notice the going was a bit more tough and I'd look to see the CDL light was now off. One of the instructors said to bring it back to the dealer and that it was probably a simple adjustment.

    The closest time the dealer could see it is Sept. 14th. I'm wondering if this is a relatively easy DIY adjustment? I've read some others talking about pulling up the rubber boot to see about sound deadening getting in the way, but the Puma boot seems to be a single piece for both the gearbox and transfer case and would need the rubber floor removed first.

    Any tips/ideas?

    Thanks

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    I had a similar problem, took it back to the dealer and they replaced the switch for the dash light... seemed better, although on my last trip away I found the light going out again, and then had to re-engage the CDL, so I don't really think the problem is fixed... but i'm out of warranty now so might be tough getting much out of them.

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    I had similar issues a couple of years back, in regards to the CDL.

    Puma Diff Lock Adjustment.

    If you get a chance, jack up one front wheel, then engage the CDL. If the wheel locks but the light doesn't illuminate, then your switch maybe faulty.

    If the wheel doesn't lock then some adjustment needs to be made to the lever mechanism on the transfer case. Sometimes it just requires lubrication, and more use. I think you said it was the first time you'd tried to engage the CDL, was it also the first time you'd tried low range?

    The switch and lever can be accessed by removing the cubby box, and the plate underneath. You can also reach it from underneath, but it's easier to see what your doing from above.

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    CDL unlocking..

    After traveling some distance on poor gravel roads the diff lock lever would move to the right and then unlock. I now use an elastic band connected to the steel underneath the passenger seat and the lever and it stays put rather well.

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    I've recently returned from Cape York trip where CDL was engaged 90% of the time.
    It was always slipping out......very annoying.
    Post above recommends elastic to hold across. I'll try that!
    Defender MY 2015 110

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    I saw someone had luck with Lance Dixon service fixing this back in 2012. I've booked them in next month. Hopefully they can fix it up pretty easily. I'll report back once I get it looked at.

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    Puma CDL Disengaging

    Had the same issue for 3 years and been back 4 times and couldn't get it right. Final and fifth time they replaced a linkage which didn't fix it but after I complained to the service manager he put on his "most experienced" mechanic that replaced a spring and problem fixed. I don't know what spring but I seem to think it must hold tension to keep lever from disengaging.
    Another stupid defender design.

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    I have this problem with mine as well. So far they've looked at it 3 times. The first time they said 2 washers had been put in the wrong places. The last 2 times they've said nothing is wrong. Its going back in soon for some other warranty issues so I'll put it back on the list.

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    You will generally find if you hold the diff lock shift lever to the left as you move it will engage correctly as ive mentioned here:

    Warranty about to expire - Clutch rattles, Adapter shaft and door servo

    Regards
    Daz
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    Had similar issues with my MY2013 defender. Moving out of lock and not noticing until stuck. Annoying.

    LR did some adjustment to linkages that seems to have fixed it.

    Have to take care to ensure it locks properly in the first place. (Holding the lever in lock position whilst moving for a little while after the light comes up). Rarely sneaks unlocked now.
    (Giving it a lot more use may have been a factor too)
    Neil
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