engaging CDL - Land Rovers Only

fiach · 03-30-2008, 07:49 PM

I have myself an '03 Discovery 2 and I got stuck a couple weeks back and I think its cause my diff lock wasn't engaged. Do I even have CDL? How can i tell? What do i look for? (pictures) and how do I engage it?

auwesman · 03-30-2008, 08:04 PM

'03 does not have CDL or the nipple to engage CDL

fiach · 03-30-2008, 08:08 PM

BOOOO
so pretty much it's half as capable?

Disco Mike · 03-31-2008, 07:07 AM

YUP!!
But the good news is that the 03 has an updated ETC and is more capable then the earlier D2's, once you learn how to drive with it. You do have the option of installing a Used t/case with CDL.
Mike

Neo1975 · 03-31-2008, 09:19 AM

Do all 2001 Disco's have the CDL?

slouzon · 03-31-2008, 09:52 AM

No just the very early model year ones.
LIKE MINE!!!!

stolenheron · 03-31-2008, 10:09 AM

1 year later you woulda been fine haha

Disco Mike · 03-31-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo1975

Do all 2001 Disco's have the CDL?

01's that were built before jan. 01 will have them for sure.
Look on your drivers door for your trucks production date.
Mike

Bamafan485 · 03-31-2008, 12:01 PM

Do all 99's have it? If so, how do I engage it without building that lever through my console?

Disco Mike · 03-31-2008, 12:43 PM

Yes, your 99 has it. It can be engage by crawling under the truck with a wrench or installing the shift linkage from a D1 or an 04.
Mike

Neo1975 · 03-31-2008, 02:33 PM

I will check the date.

Neo1975 · 03-31-2008, 08:12 PM

Date reads 01/01. Hope that means it has the cdl. Haven't got under there and looked yet.

Disco Mike · 04-01-2008, 06:45 AM

Neo,
You are on the line and now you will need to crawl under and see if you cna feel the shift nipple to know for sure.
Look at the attached picture, notice the round plate that is attached to the top of the t/case with 3 bolts. If yours has that center nipple in the middle of that round plate you are in luck.
Mike

Neo1975 · 04-01-2008, 07:30 AM

Thanks for the pic Mike. I will definitely check it out. It wasn't bought for a offroad vehicle, but you know how that goes.

Mr.Petersen · 04-01-2008, 12:18 PM

Noe1975, why buy one if that's not what it is used for?

03-30-2008, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
fiach Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 48 Gallery: 0	engaging CDL I have myself an '03 Discovery 2 and I got stuck a couple weeks back and I think its cause my diff lock wasn't engaged. Do I even have CDL? How can i tell? What do i look for? (pictures) and how do I engage it?

03-30-2008, 08:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
auwesman '00 DII Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 223 Gallery: 0	'03 does not have CDL or the nipple to engage CDL __________________ '00 DII '07 Toyota Taco War Eagle!

03-31-2008, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
slouzon Back in a Series LR after 25 years :-) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 133 Gallery: 0	No just the very early model year ones. LIKE MINE!!!! __________________ Back in a LR after 25 years!!! 71 Series IIa 88 01 D2 "BackInA88" on all the other LR forums (Sign up here first and couldn't think of a good handle at the time! )

03-31-2008, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,575 Gallery: 6	1 year later you woulda been fine haha __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

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Bamafan485 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL...God's Country Posts: 112 Gallery: 9	Do all 99's have it? If so, how do I engage it without building that lever through my console? __________________ Will Akins '99 Discovery Series II '02 BMW X5 girlfriend's

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03-30-2008, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
fiach Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 48 Gallery: 0	BOOOO so pretty much it's half as capable?

03-31-2008, 07:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	YUP!! But the good news is that the 03 has an updated ETC and is more capable then the earlier D2's, once you learn how to drive with it. You do have the option of installing a Used t/case with CDL. Mike

03-31-2008, 09:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neo1975 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dryden, VA Posts: 78 Gallery: 0	Do all 2001 Disco's have the CDL?

03-31-2008, 12:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	Yes, your 99 has it. It can be engage by crawling under the truck with a wrench or installing the shift linkage from a D1 or an 04. Mike

03-31-2008, 02:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Neo1975 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dryden, VA Posts: 78 Gallery: 0	I will check the date.

03-31-2008, 08:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Neo1975 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dryden, VA Posts: 78 Gallery: 0	Date reads 01/01. Hope that means it has the cdl. Haven't got under there and looked yet.

04-01-2008, 06:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	Neo, You are on the line and now you will need to crawl under and see if you cna feel the shift nipple to know for sure. Look at the attached picture, notice the round plate that is attached to the top of the t/case with 3 bolts. If yours has that center nipple in the middle of that round plate you are in luck. Mike Attached Thumbnails

04-01-2008, 07:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
Neo1975 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dryden, VA Posts: 78 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the pic Mike. I will definitely check it out. It wasn't bought for a offroad vehicle, but you know how that goes.

04-01-2008, 12:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mr.Petersen Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 52 Gallery: 2	Noe1975, why buy one if that's not what it is used for?

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