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Bulletman
15th June 2022, 03:05 PM
Gday All,
Is there a easy way to tell if the car has an e-diff by either eyeballing the mechanical or by something on the display. ?
Cheers Bulletman

loanrangie
15th June 2022, 03:27 PM
Gday All,
Is there a easy way to tell if the car has an e-diff by either eyeballing the mechanical or by something on the display. ?
Cheers Bulletman

The display is difficult unless you are in the right mode and it chooses to lock, easier to stick ya noggin underneath and have a captain cook.

Bulletman
15th June 2022, 03:32 PM
The display is difficult unless you are in the right mode and it chooses to lock, easier to stick ya noggin underneath and have a captain cook.
So I’m assuming I will see either leads or wires going into the diff or something very noticeable mounted on or near it… any tips on exactly where I should be looking…yes I know the diff is a good start..

Cheers Bulletman

DiscoJeffster
15th June 2022, 05:27 PM
So I’m assuming I will see either leads or wires going into the diff or something very noticeable mounted on or near it… any tips on exactly where I should be looking…yes I know the diff is a good start..

Cheers Bulletman

You will see a solenoid hanging out the side of it and wiring.

Pippin
15th June 2022, 05:28 PM
So I’m assuming I will see either leads or wires going into the diff or something very noticeable mounted on or near it… any tips on exactly where I should be looking…yes I know the diff is a good start..

Cheers Bulletman Or plug in a GAP Tool

jh972
16th June 2022, 09:37 AM
ON most, the Off Road page of the display will show a green unlocked symbol where the centre diff is and where the rear diff is. If there is no symbol at the rear diff location it doesn't have one.
However, the reverse is not necessarily true. I have been told, but never seen, that some software versions show a green diff unlocked symbol at the rear diff location. even when there is no locking diff there.
Physically, you can see the protrusion for the electric motor on the left side of the diff.

DiscoJeffster
16th June 2022, 09:55 AM
ON most, the Off Road page of the display will show a green unlocked symbol where the centre diff is and where the rear diff is. If there is no symbol at the rear diff location it doesn't have one.
However, the reverse is not necessarily true. I have been told, but never seen, that some software versions show a green diff unlocked symbol at the rear diff location. even when there is no locking diff there.
Physically, you can see the protrusion for the electric motor on the left side of the diff.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220616/ca3a147e0e31fd7349dff00792490f2b.jpg

Not true sorry bud. Whether or not you have an e-diff you have an unlocked rear diff symbol. Mine has no e-diff and you can see the unlock symbol. The only difference is if you DO have an e-diff you will see that lock as required. The symbol is the worst way to identify an e-diff. A quick look under the car is the best and simplest way.

glenn20869
16th June 2022, 10:00 AM
I thought the solenoid for the e diff was on top...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220616/4a088d63d1517b09b008d83b16a5f263.jpg

jh972
16th June 2022, 10:10 AM
I thought the solenoid for the e diff was on top...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220616/4a088d63d1517b09b008d83b16a5f263.jpg
It is, but easier to see the motor through the left side.

Bulletman
16th June 2022, 10:21 AM
Thanks everyone, doesn't matter as the car sold but handy to know if I every get another call from the bride telling me there is a D4 for sale I should go have a look.
Cheers Bulletman

Jetfisher
16th June 2022, 10:34 AM
Thanks everyone, doesn't matter as the car sold but handy to know if I every get another call from the bride telling me there is a D4 for sale I should go have a look.
Cheers Bulletman\
Sold it!? Thats a surprise.

Eric SDV6SE
16th June 2022, 01:12 PM
Thanks everyone, doesn't matter as the car sold but handy to know if I every get another call from the bride telling me there is a D4 for sale I should go have a look.
Cheers Bulletman

Keeping an eye out for one for you too mate...

Bulletman
16th June 2022, 03:03 PM
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Sold it!? Thats a surprise.

No , still have the D3 , louise seen a D4 she liked - well the colour anyway , but it sold before I got to go see it..
Cheers Bulletman

Jetfisher
23rd June 2022, 10:42 AM
No , still have the D3 , louise seen a D4 she liked - well the colour anyway , but it sold before I got to go see it..
Cheers Bulletman

Aaah...that makes more sense then.... couldn't imagine you without a LR eh!