Discovery ETC query

[CaptJimmy]

Hey all,

Looking to get a Disco Series 2 TD5 as i've said before. Went to test drive one this morning and we noticed a couple of things.
Testing out the suspension on a little dirt rise next to the road, as we went up we heard a noise that sounded like an electrical buzzing, like a little motor. Is this the ETC cutting the drive to that wheel or is it something else??

Also what is the possible cost of replacement timing belt??

Cheers
CaptJimmy

[Slunnie]

The ETC you will hear spool up before it triggers, which sounds like a pattering sound, especially if you cover the brake. Its pretty quiet though. You will hear the ABS trigger though.

The TD5 doesn't have a timing belt, so you will never replace one.

[Bytemrk]

Like Sunnie said...

Just one point:

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Is this the ETC cutting the drive to that wheel or is it something else??
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ETC does not cut drive the the wheels... what it does is through the ABS system it brakes individual wheels ( when they start to slip) - meaning that the diff puts the power across to the wheel that does have traction.

It is quite normal to hear a buzzing chattering sort of sound as the system is working - you should also see the ETC light on the dash if traction control has cut in.

Hope that helps,

Mark