Thread: CDL install - last battle (hopefully)

Originally Posted by Markf

With the CDL DISengaged you will be able to turn the jacked up wheel with the gearbox (NOT the transfer case) in neutral. With the CDL ENGAGED you will NOT be able turn the jacked up wheel, again, with the gearbox (not the transfer case) in neutral. It matters not whether is in HIGH or LOW range.

Once you've proved that the CDL actually works you can progress to finding the connector for the CDL switch which is C0306 in RAVE. If you disconnect that connector and bridge the two wires it should turn the light in the dash on. Bridgig the two wires is just joining them together.

Ah bugger!
Will try again after reading your instructions properly, what a turkey. Thanks for the patient reply!!

The switch works by running up a ramp on the selector shaft for the CDL.
it is adjustable as it has a locknut on its thread.
It may that it is just a bit loose.
Do not tighten it right up or it may prevent the CDL engaging.
The best way is to remove the console top, then adjust the switch while bridging the contacts with a multimeter set on ohms. but that is quite a PITA but may be the only way to accurately set it, so that it juuust closes as the CDL engages. If the switch is u/s after market ones are cheap but flimsy. Your eyes will water over the OEM cost , so I just filled the top of the switch with araldite.
regards PhilipA