'94 doesn't want to shift into 4h - Land Rovers Only

Skidmarkart · 07-14-2008, 10:47 AM

My rover seems not to want to shift into 4wd. I haven't tried to force the stick, but it seems like it doesn't want to go forward. I've tried stopped, in "N" , rolling in "N" and so on, it doesn't seem to want to go no matter what I do. I got the truck from LA, CA back in December and haven't tried to put it in 4wd yet. I know, I know I should have done it. No telling how long it was before I got it (probably years). Otherwise, she seems happy. What gives? Can anyone point me to a existing thread? TIA.

XtremeMarine · 07-14-2008, 12:01 PM

I am confused by how you wrote your post. Your truck is ALWAYS in 4 wheel drive. It's a Land Rover. If it's just a problem between 4H and 4L then I can understand the question; but it seems like you are under the impression that you are driving around in 2wd???

ArmyRover · 07-14-2008, 01:33 PM

Like XM said full time 4wd on these rigs.

Going on that I'll assume your stuck in 4 high and want to go into 4 low.

If it hasn't been used in a long time the linkage could be froze up get underneath and clean and lube the linkage. Then try again. Linkage is located on the passenger side of the Rover if memory serves.

Skidmarkart · 07-15-2008, 10:24 AM

My apologies - years of 4wd'in has conditioned me to think in terms of 2wd -4h and 4l - you are right though, the little lever that goes between 4h (where it stays for normal driving) and 4l seems to be frozen. Like unwilling to move at all. I have followed the instructions in the manual, it just seems to be stuck in place. Do these rust or corrode? I don't want to force the movement.

ArmyRover · 07-15-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyRover

If it hasn't been used in a long time the linkage could be froze up get underneath and clean and lube the linkage. Then try again. Linkage is located on the passenger side of the Rover if memory serves.

See above

cellulararrest · 07-15-2008, 05:58 PM

Just don't kick it or anything. At least not too hard. I've broken two doing that...

Skidmarkart · 07-16-2008, 07:51 AM

Thanks all. Will let you know how it works out.

cellulararrest · 07-16-2008, 07:58 AM

Another thought... Just realized that '93 and up has the solenoid lock so you can't shift without being in neutral... I'd give this a read:

Range Rover Remedies

TerryS · 07-16-2008, 08:08 AM

Electrical failure in the interlock circuit is very common, but not as common as the linkage being frozen from lack of use. DON'T force it, the top bracket, an aluminum casting, breaks very easily.

07-14-2008, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Skidmarkart Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chapel Hill NC Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	'94 doesn't want to shift into 4h My rover seems not to want to shift into 4wd. I haven't tried to force the stick, but it seems like it doesn't want to go forward. I've tried stopped, in "N" , rolling in "N" and so on, it doesn't seem to want to go no matter what I do. I got the truck from LA, CA back in December and haven't tried to put it in 4wd yet. I know, I know I should have done it. No telling how long it was before I got it (probably years). Otherwise, she seems happy. What gives? Can anyone point me to a existing thread? TIA. __________________ 1994 LWB County "L'Nard"

07-14-2008, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	I am confused by how you wrote your post. Your truck is ALWAYS in 4 wheel drive. It's a Land Rover. If it's just a problem between 4H and 4L then I can understand the question; but it seems like you are under the impression that you are driving around in 2wd??? __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

07-14-2008, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	Like XM said full time 4wd on these rigs. Going on that I'll assume your stuck in 4 high and want to go into 4 low. If it hasn't been used in a long time the linkage could be froze up get underneath and clean and lube the linkage. Then try again. Linkage is located on the passenger side of the Rover if memory serves. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

07-15-2008, 10:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Skidmarkart Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chapel Hill NC Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	My apologies - years of 4wd'in has conditioned me to think in terms of 2wd -4h and 4l - you are right though, the little lever that goes between 4h (where it stays for normal driving) and 4l seems to be frozen. Like unwilling to move at all. I have followed the instructions in the manual, it just seems to be stuck in place. Do these rust or corrode? I don't want to force the movement. __________________ 1994 LWB County "L'Nard"

07-15-2008, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	Just don't kick it or anything. At least not too hard. I've broken two doing that... __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

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07-16-2008, 07:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Skidmarkart Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chapel Hill NC Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	Thanks all. Will let you know how it works out. __________________ 1994 LWB County "L'Nard"

07-16-2008, 07:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	Another thought... Just realized that '93 and up has the solenoid lock so you can't shift without being in neutral... I'd give this a read: Range Rover Remedies __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

07-16-2008, 08:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,234 Gallery: 0	Electrical failure in the interlock circuit is very common, but not as common as the linkage being frozen from lack of use. DON'T force it, the top bracket, an aluminum casting, breaks very easily.

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