Thread: AMV Electric CDL Actuator or Ashcroft Factory CDL

Don't go near the amv electronic actuator, mine lasted 3-4 months before it seized and held pressure on the cdl fork in the transfer case causing transfer failure.... Mine was purchased from amv new and fitted by alto Newcastle when the geaRbox was being swapped under warranty, after I got it sorted I fitted a d2a factory lever myself and never had a problem again.

If you are interested I can outline what I did. It is a cable operated CDL that installs down on the drivers side footwell (opposite to where the bonnet catch sits on the passenger side). Works a charm and costs so much less.

Baz has seen it in action. Not factory but for the price it works perfectly.

Let me know and I can post up some pics etc. I was thinking of actually doing up a kit and selling them :-)

Originally Posted by IceFyre

If you are interested I can outline what I did. It is a cable operated CDL that installs down on the drivers side footwell (opposite to where the bonnet catch sits on the passenger side). Works a charm and costs so much less.

Baz has seen it in action. Not factory but for the price it works perfectly.

Let me know and I can post up some pics etc. I was thinking of actually doing up a kit and selling them :-)

Originally Posted by Baffle

Inside the unit where it's gearing is. When activated the motor turns a worm gear which turns a large gear that turns the cdl, that large gear has a rubber center which splits, then there is no more drive and it just spins

Looks like some kind of window winder motor with a mod

Originally Posted by It'sNotWorthComplaining!

Looks like some kind of window winder motor with a mod

Yes, it is the front left (passenger side) Disco 2 window winder motor.

Cheers
Ron

Originally Posted by imatt

Go the ashcroft or secondhand CDL from most reports the electrical version does not last. I just installed my ashcroft CDL and am wrapped with it, although I reckon a good homemade job would be more affordable. Activation with the lever is quick and takes no effort, it requires more force to engage low range than CDL.
Cheers Matt

+1
I have the Ashcroft fitted, all you do is move the lever across to lock the diff-how much easier can that be?

Yes, I can vouch for Icefyre's CDL actuator, very neat job too

Baz.

Thanks Baz

I will post pics when I get my D2 back from it's Warwick 'adventure'