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Can't shift from Hi to Lo range - transfer box interlock solenoid removal
I have been having an issue with my 04 DII not wanting to shift from Hi to Lo since I bought it. After pinging DiscoMike he informed me that it could be a bad shift solenoid and not the lack of use having ceased it up.
The majority of the info I found in threads is for up to MY 03, in which the solenoid is located on top of the transfer box main casing. However, for LRs from MY 03 the solenoid is on the selector lever assembly.
Most DII owners having this issue seem to be going in from inside the vehicle. After taking a look at things from underneath I think I can get at it without tearing up the center console, after all I'm not installing a CDL, even though I did enjoy the Lucky8 Youtube clip on it.
Question, will pulling the shift solenoid suffice to bypass the safety design or should I also pull/replace the Hi/Lo detect switch?
I will try to take some pics and post once complete.
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2004 Discovery SE
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you need to drill out all the studs for the cover, once done then you can take out the solenoid,
you can also try spraying the solenoid and activating it to see if its just not sticking out and in when asked to.
I think if i just drop the front prop I can get in there to disconnect the selector lever, then tear the solenoid out of there and seal everything back up.
Hilltop, I didn't think hitting the solenoid with a hammer would do anything...
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2004 Discovery SE
"Dark Helmet"
IYAAYAS
Can't shift from Hi to Lo range - transfer box interlock solenoid removal
