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Nov 25, 2013 | 08:53 AM

#21

SkymonkeyONE

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From: Casa Grande, AZ

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Originally Posted by rip5662

I removed the solenoid at the top that DiscoMike suggested. I have the console out and the front prop shaft removed. I can see the front trying to turn but it will not move the truck. Any insight would be very greatful. It doesn't feel as though the transfer case is going into gear all the way.

Are you sure you didn't inadvertently knock the transfer case into neutral when you took out your console?

Nov 16, 2014 | 09:22 PM

#22

mmb

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From: New Jersey

I recently removed my solenoid to fix a stuck high-low shifter. I thought I'd post some pics for anybody more "novice" like myself. Opening the tunnel seemed to be the only route for me, as I wanted to see what I was doing. The high-low problem ended up being the frozen arm coming out of the high-low cover (see my other post on diff lock repair), but the solenoid removal and installation process was educational, to see a bright side. I ended up reinstalling it because my teenage son drives the Disco and I could just see one of his friends jokingly testing the high-low shifter at 60mph on highway.
Two things to note: 1) solenoid cover torque is fairly light. Check RAVE before over-torqueing. 2) I used Permatex Ultra Black as re-assembly sealer based on other articles I read, similar to the Hidrosyl recommended by Land Rover.

Open tunnel to access transfer case top
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Solenoid cover seen through open tunnel after removing auto shifter
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Solenoid removed and being tested (notice solenoid on top right of picture). I tested as described in a video on Discovery 99 solenoid. Also notice blue shop towel covering open solenoid location on top of transfer case inside tunnel.
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