Transfer Case Solenoid Removal
Hello guys i succesfully removed the selenoid in my Disco I 1998 but...surprise that i still cannot shift to low range, what can i do?, the shifter seems ok!
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
Last edited by Miguel Angel de la Cueva; Apr 4, 2013 at 04:26 AM.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Denver, CO
I'm pretty sure I have the exact same problem. I can coax the shifter out of high, but then I get the "Transfer case in neutral" idiot light on the dash. It seems to me that a bad solenoid would not allow you to shift out of high at all, but that's just a complete guess.
I am in the process of removing the center console so we'll see what I find. I managed to hit myself in the face with a screwdriver last night so I called it a day. I didn't want to get blood all over the Disco.
I am in the process of removing the center console so we'll see what I find. I managed to hit myself in the face with a screwdriver last night so I called it a day. I didn't want to get blood all over the Disco.
Selenoid removal not working
When I had mine removed, my mechanic went at it from under the truck, reaching up above the t/case to remove the 4 bolts, in and out in 1.5 hours.
Do you know what the cover looks like, check out the attached picture showing the 4 bolts holding down the square plate with the round cylinder under it.
Just remove the plate, slip out the solenoid, clean the cover, reapply some sealant and bolt it back down.
Do you know what the cover looks like, check out the attached picture showing the 4 bolts holding down the square plate with the round cylinder under it.
Just remove the plate, slip out the solenoid, clean the cover, reapply some sealant and bolt it back down.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 56
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From: North Carolina
I'm pretty sure I have the exact same problem. I can coax the shifter out of high, but then I get the "Transfer case in neutral" idiot light on the dash. It seems to me that a bad solenoid would not allow you to shift out of high at all, but that's just a complete guess.
I am in the process of removing the center console so we'll see what I find. I managed to hit myself in the face with a screwdriver last night so I called it a day. I didn't want to get blood all over the Disco.
I am in the process of removing the center console so we'll see what I find. I managed to hit myself in the face with a screwdriver last night so I called it a day. I didn't want to get blood all over the Disco.
Besides, a good amount of blood in the cab will make you look like a badass!
Baja
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Boston Strong
looks like this guy found the answer to your CDL being frozen
you really have to watch the whole thing to appreciate it; grab a cup of coffee and sit back.
this proves that there are trailer parks in England too.
this proves that there are trailer parks in England too.
Last edited by drowssap; Apr 5, 2013 at 06:34 AM.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Denver, CO
Haha that was enjoyable.
Anyways....according to RAVE, the solenoid on the High/Low selector "prevents neutral from being selected on the transfer box when the ignition key is removed, thereby locking the box in either high or low ratio." Since I can shift from High to Neutral, it would stand to reason that it is NOT the solenoid that is preventing me from shifting from Neutral to Low, right?
My plan was to remove the center console to see if I could find where the linkage is stuck. Is that the right approach or is there a better way to do this?
Anyways....according to RAVE, the solenoid on the High/Low selector "prevents neutral from being selected on the transfer box when the ignition key is removed, thereby locking the box in either high or low ratio." Since I can shift from High to Neutral, it would stand to reason that it is NOT the solenoid that is preventing me from shifting from Neutral to Low, right?
My plan was to remove the center console to see if I could find where the linkage is stuck. Is that the right approach or is there a better way to do this?
Baja
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Boston Strong
center console comes out easy enough, the only PIA is drilling out the rivet that hold the inspection cover down. A 1/4' bit and a drill and there gone in 10 minutes you can then re-rivet it down or use SHORT sheet metal screws
Tell me about finger damage while working from below the unit, i can't even put it in neutral, it just won't shift except for locking..
So if the selenoid is out and i can't shift to neutral or low range, what is the next step?
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2013
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Hello,
I have a 2004 Discovery II. My mechanic said that the bolts on the transfer case have been striped and he can't get the bolts to move. He said that the transfer case was cracked and needed to be removed and replaced. Does anyone have any ideas that might help me? Thank you so much! Jill
I have a 2004 Discovery II. My mechanic said that the bolts on the transfer case have been striped and he can't get the bolts to move. He said that the transfer case was cracked and needed to be removed and replaced. Does anyone have any ideas that might help me? Thank you so much! Jill