Thread: D2 auto mode button

Try shorting out the switch. It's not a latching switch, but it probably shouldn't do any harm.
Also, it will cause issues in low range as you will be running in manual mode all the time.
Perhaps you can replace the switch with a latching one to overcome this.
A bit of experimentaion needed, methinks.

mine doesn't have a manual setting - its either sport or normal
can I get a manual setting? 2000 td5

Manual setting is ONLY enabled in Low Range! Sorry but this smells of changing stuff for the sake of it!!

Originally Posted by Alex 110

mine doesn't have a manual setting - its either sport or normal
can I get a manual setting? 2000 td5

If you have the D2 in sport mode and engage low range it will automatically change to manual.

In manual it will stay in the gear that you select. For example, select 2nd and drive away the D2 will take off and hold in 2nd gear. Useful if you are in a position with limited traction as the 2nd gear start reduces the chance of wheel spin - that is the theory.

I suggest you get hold of a manual and have a read, there really is a lot of cool stuff the D2 can do straight out of the showroom.

For the "real blokes" that don't (or won't) read manuals:

This is taken from a US Video Handbook sent to new Disco 2 owners.
Ignore the stuff regarding the shift interlock, as it's US and Japan only.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FY7EYlqKKU"]YouTube[/ame]

I'm yet to find the off-roading video mentioned, I wonder if it was ever produced?

Sorry OffTrack but the video is private and I'm unable to view it?

Originally Posted by Gullible

Sorry OffTrack but the video is private and I'm unable to view it?

Sorry, was meant to be unlisted not private. Should be fixed now.

Originally Posted by schuy1

Manual setting is ONLY enabled in Low Range! Sorry but this smells of changing stuff for the sake of it!!

Maybe. But if he wants to experiment a little, what's the harm.