diff lock D1, need some info

[**Discovery300Tdi**]

hey guys,

is there a diff lock on a 95 disco or is it lsd???

if there is where abouts???

cheers simon

[long stroke]

Yes they do have a centre diff lock which is found on the low-range lever, just push it across towards the passenger side:)
No LSD though.

TIM.

[**Discovery300Tdi**]

Yes they do have a centre diff lock which is found on the low-range lever, just push it across towards the passenger side:)
No LSD though.

TIM.

ahhh ok got ya, had a look, push it far left (diff lock) then i can go high or low range.

[87County]

Hi, D Sim

there should be a placard (sticker) in front of the lever showing positions .....

the high/low range lever can be pushed left in any of the three (high, low or neutral) positions....

you can engage low/high or leave it in neutral while the lever is to the left

an orange difflock light will illuminate on the dash (if the light is working)

to disengage the cdl move the lever to the right... the engagement indicating light may not go off straighht away.... try stoppping and backing up a bit if it remains on to allow the difflock to disengage

hope this helps - Laurie

[**Discovery300Tdi**]

Hi, D Sim

there should be a placard (sticker) in front of the lever showing positions .....

the high/low range lever can be pushed left in any of the three (high, low or neutral) positions....

you can engage low/high or leave it in neutral while the lever is to the left

an orange difflock light will illuminate on the dash (if the light is working)

to disengage the cdl move the lever to the right... the engagement indicating light may not go off straighht away.... try stoppping and backing up a bit if it remains on to allow the difflock to disengage

hope this helps - Laurie


g'day,

thank you that helps alot, no sticker though. the cdl onle engages the rear diff correct???

cheers simon.

[dmdigital]

No the CDL engages the Centre Diff - hence Centre Diff Lock or CDL;)

This allows the differential action of all wheel drive which splits the power about 60/40 between the rear and front drives to be locked and sent equally to front and rear diffs as required for 4 wheel drive.

The front and rear diffs are just standard.

You can engage Hi or Low without locking the centre diff, but when traction is being compromised it is best to lock it.

[B92 8NW]

g'day,

thank you that helps alot, no sticker though. the cdl onle engages the rear diff correct???

cheers simon.

Umm no.

It only locks out the centre differential.

[87County]

g'day,

thank you that helps alot, no sticker though. the cdl onle engages the rear diff correct???

cheers simon.

not quite simon, cdl (centre diff lock), locks the centre diff (located to be between the front & rear driveshafts).....

the cdl doesn't change anything on the front & rear diffs (which remain unlocked (referred to as open))........

your 4wd system (unlocked) needs a centre diff to allow for differing rates of axle rotation (front to rear).......

locking the centre diff (cdl) is done to assist traction when either the front or rear diffs would be losing it.....

there are aftermarket "lockers" which can be fitted to enable front &/or rear diffs to be "locked", but are not really necessary for normal "off-road" conditions


regards - Laurie

[87County]

simon

it's best not to engage cdl on sealed roads

- L

[steveG]

Hi Simon,
Have you got the Rave CD?
It has the Owners Manual on it as well as the workshop manuals etc.
The owners manual has a pretty clear section on CDL.
IMO definitely worth getting hold of if you haven't already got it.

Steve

[**Discovery300Tdi**]

Hi Simon,
Have you got the Rave CD?
It has the Owners Manual on it as well as the workshop manuals etc.
The owners manual has a pretty clear section on CDL.
IMO definitely worth getting hold of if you haven't already got it.

Steve

no not yet, wait to get some funds in my skyrocket!!!

i've got rave II not 1.

cheers simon

[njz]

Have a read of the owners handbook here:
http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/