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scat · Jan 12, 2010

hi ya guys need some advice just bought an 99 v reg freelander and noticed the 4wd wasnt working right. done a few searches and everthing say`s the vcu and checked that and all seems fine with that i think away to to the tipex test shortly..

whats happening is i can get both front wheels spinning in the snow and both prop shafts are not spinning but when the cars just driving normally the prop shafts turns as normall so not got a clue....

anybody got any idea`s

Optimus Prime · Jan 12, 2010

sounds from your description that the VCU has failed "open", that is will never pass drive to the rear wheels.

when the front wheels spin, the drive is not being transmitted to the rear.
when you drive normally, the rear wheels are turning because they are in contact with the ground and the vehicle is moving forward. This is turning the driveshafts in the axle, through the diff and then causing the rear prop to rotate.

scat · Jan 12, 2010

thanks for the reply. i understand what you are sayin about the rear prop not movin but also when the front wheels spin in the snow the front prop doesnt spin. if it was the vcu failed would this stop the front prop from movin.

Blippie · Jan 13, 2010

So no partvof the propshaft to the rear axle turns?

Sounds like there is a problem in the IRD, which transfers the power from the gearbox to the rear. Ohh-er. ££££.

Cheers

Blippie

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 13, 2010

Take it back! And quick. It is not fit for purpose. Also read the "crock of ****e" thread

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