e-diff

[allanboston]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone can advise how you can tell if a D3/D4 has the optional rear e-diff fitted? Are there any controls in the cabin or does it all just operate magically as part of the TR system.

Big Al

[stig0000]

only can get underneath ya car, look up at the rear diff,, and if there is a big round looking motor ontop with a conector on it,, it has e-diff, if there is a big empty space its just a open diff,,

[Graeme]

I can easily see the motor sitting on top of the diff of mine by looking in over the top of the right wheel at normal height.

[camel_landy]

I've never driven a D3/D4 without the rear e-Diff so one of you guys out there will have to confirm this for me but...

If you have the sat-nav display screen thingy in the middle of the dash (i.e. instead of a big hole!) Select the 4x4 info screen, stick it into a TerrainResponse mode and a padlock should appear over the rear diff if it's fitted.

M

[sniegy]

Camel,
You cant rely on the Sat Nav unit as this does show both diffs on the screen regardless if u have only one or not. The difference is it does not lock/go red when in use.
Cheers.

[shining]

Previous threads have also talked about the indication on the Sat-nav. Can the e-diff be present without the Sat-nav and if so is there still an "in-cabin" indication?

[sniegy]

Shining,
Yes you can get a e-diff without the SatNav.
But unfortunately there is no indication inside the cab if you have one or if it is operating at any particular time.
Cheers.

[Blue C]

only can get underneath ya car, look up at the rear diff,, and if there is a big round looking motor ontop with a conector on it,, it has e-diff, if there is a big empty space its just a open diff,,

Hi, I have just bought TDV6 D3 without rear e-diff. My previous car was Jeep Commander CRD with electronic controlled LSD's front & rear. Does the standard D3 have rear LSD and is their any electronic control as part of its traction control system? I understand the standard traction control is still pretty impressive and am surprised to hear the standard rear diff is an open diff.

[BigJon]

Does the standard D3 have rear LSD and is their any electronic control as part of its traction control system? .

Standard rear diff is a completely open centre. The traction control relies on operation of the brakes.

[Blue C]

Ok thanks