hi ,had the disco couple of weeks now but tried to get it into low range i have a 300tdi auto is there a procedure i go through to engage low range or is there a fault

this might be stating the obvious, but it has to be in Neutral on the main box for you to change on the transfer box. Put main box in neutral, then try moving the transfer box leaver forward. It sometimes helps if your moving very slowly, or if your on a slight hill, let the car roll slightly as you move the leaver.

Other than that, it might just be stiff if it hasn't been used for a while. try the common faults area, think there is a link somewhere to freeing stiff boxes.

As Rob says the autobox lever must be in N, then give the smaller lever a firm shove forward. Then when you select D, you'll feel it in !!!!

You're familiar with the difflock operation I take it??

Cheers
Dave

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'05 Suzuki Bandit 1200

no mate first time ive owned a landy

Ok, in that case you need to be aware that there are two, separate but related functions that are controlled by the smaller of the gear levers.

One function is the high and low ratio of the gearbox - in normal road driving you need to be in high. In low ratio this gives you much greater control at slower speeds and when off-road. Low ratio with the autobox is best selected at standstill. I find low very useful when reversing trailers in confined spaces for example.

Difflock is the other function. This works on the basis of "locking" the centre diff - hence the name. You would use this if you are on surfaces of low traction eg mud, snow etc and can be used in both high and low ratio. It can be selected by sliding the small lever to the left and a light will come on the dashboard to show it's working. DO NOT EVER SELECT THIS IF ANY OF THE WHEELS ARE SLIPPING !!!

As soon as the vehicle is on firm ground again, de-select difflock and the light will go out. If it doesn't, reverse back a little and it will. NEVER drive on non-slippy tarmac with difflock engaged - you will damage the 'box !!!

Good luck

Dave

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'99 Disco TD5 GS auto - "Dusty" all to do. Now De-EGR'd.
'98 Disco 3 door, De-catt, De-EGR - "Rudy"
'05 Suzuki Bandit 1200

cheers dave very usefull didnt know about diff loc at all when i get the bloody leaver to move i only select diff loc when stationery i take it,with the low ratio do i just firmly push the leaver forward im 16 stone big build guy dont want to rip the thing out the floor,or should it glide into place

nah most of them have never been used (Twots buying them and only using them on road) so it will need a good ram home

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yes dont be scared to give it a good push

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sorted the bugger free as a bird now cheers guys

you can select the diff when you are moving, just as long as the wheels arn't spinning, EG one has grip, the other slipping. Its best to select it when you anticipate your going to loose traction, rather than when you actually have, because it means you will have to stop.