I have a 96 Discovery I manual transmission the back tires won't spin, has anyone every had this problem. What is the issue. If it does need to be rebuilt does anyone know where I can get rebuilt in Virginia.

 

Explain the problem better.

The rear won't generally spin. With the transfer case locked, the front and rear are driven at the same speed. Without it locked, the fronts will generally spin first and the centre diff will allow for the difference.

If you aren't familiar with how the system works, you'll do a bunch of damage, really fast.

 

I was just trying to go up a grass hill, it wouldn't go, I looked out only the front tires would turn. Put it on a lift could run the vehicle in gear and grab the back tires and they wouldn't turn. I don't know the mechanic believes something is wrong with transfer case but doesn't really work on Land Rover. At the same time now if you get to 65 there is a pretty good vibration in the front that picked up the same time I had this 4 wheel drive issue. I just wondered if there is a common problem that would cause the back tires not to engage. I also have couple other problems if you know about the Discovery I two back windows won't work and the turn signals won't work, they don't blink. I replaced a motor on the one back window didn't change anything. All the fuses are good that I see too underneath steering wheel and under the hood. Thanks

 

There is a computer board on the pass side behind the glovebox that usually has bad solder joints. Not a tough fix, there are a few youtube videos on what to fix.
Also common for problems with the transfer case linkage if it doesn't get used much, vibrations at around 65 could be tires, or even high tire pressures can cause vibrations. There is a long list of possible causes for vibration and all you can do is start checking things off one at a time. front end vibration can be bearings, tie rod ends, shocks, springs, axle swivel parts, steering box, and a few more that escape me right now. Start by trying to move the wheels and look for play side to side ( grab at front on both side and push) , front and back (grab at 3:00 and 9:00 and see if it moves), top and bottom ( grab at 12:00 and 6:00 and see if it moves) . If it moves, see if you can see where the movement is.

 

Are you saying that the rear axle or diff is seized? It sounds like you should find a mechanic who is familiar with Land Rovers.

 

@jimvw57 the computer board was the problem windows fixed thanks, two passenger windows however I need the plastic piece that runs in the track. Can you get just that piece? The shimmy in the front I’m pretty sure tie rod ends going try that. The turn signals don’t work I assume flasher relay is that such a thing under the steering wheel next to fuse box? Is there anything electrical that wouldn’t engage the back wheels when driving? It appears linkage is working I mean I drive it on the road, but like say off road back won’t spin. Is it possible the linkage is not fully engaged and just enough to activate the front to drive?

Harvir, no rear axle is not seized I drive the vehicle right now. The front dies all the work. Back won’t spin on grass going up a hill or when on a lift you can grab back tires and they’ll stop spinning. I live in remote area I’ve called couple places, but no luck finding someone to look at it.

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thanks

 

My next guess would be a broken axle shaft. This was very common on older Land Rovers but our axles are a lot better. It seems like your centre differential must be locked, otherwise I’m not understanding how your vehicle still drives.

 

[QUOTE=Harvlr;880090]My next guess would be a broken axle shaft. This was very common on older Land Rovers but our axles are a lot better. It seems like your centre differential must be locked, otherwise I’m not understanding how your vehicle still drives.[/QUOTE

so both back axle shafts broke? Or you mean out back of transfer case? Apparently there is nothing visible that is broke. I’ll check tomorrow and make sure I understand better, all I know is both back tires will not engage, but driving and no road noise it’s in 4 wheel high.

 

Window Regulator - if the white plastic rollers are shot, you can repair just those (you'll have to search of that fix) or you replace the entire window regulator - available on Rockauto and Lucky8 among other places
Turn signals - Brake lights and turn signals use the same fuse - under the dash - slot 1 - 15 amp - likely blown - if it blows again- you have to hunt down why (I am in that boat right now and will be posting about it)
No elec for rear axle
If one axle shaft is broken, the differential in the axle will spin the side with least resistance. With one wheel off the ground and the center diff locked - the wheel should not spin
Center diff lock - when in position to the left - it is locked - this is the only way you could drive with just the front axle

search for some videos on you tubes about how the drive train works, and download the Rave manual (Walt has it in his sig) it will help you narrow down the issue

 

Agree, if one or both axles are broken, you won't be moving anywhere as in 4wd, the power goes to the axle with the least traction.When in locked position, all 4 wheels get the power.

With a broken axle, it will roll in park too. (4wd, not locked) I have driven home (short distance at slow speed like about 30 mph) in Hi lock with missing front drive shaft. in 4wd Hi unlocked, you don't move.