Transfer Case Lock-out Solenoid - Land Rovers Only

01001010 · 09-05-2007, 09:14 PM

So how does the lockout solenoid on the LT230 transfer case work and why does it make shifting into Low and Hi-Low Locked more difficult? Is removing it the only fix or is there anyway to improve its function?

I'm having a hard time engaging the Diff Lock both in Hi and Low.

01001010 · 09-07-2007, 08:21 PM

Ha...guess it got scared of me thinking about taking the console off...tried it today and it went right in!

I did the whole drive in a circle thing to make sure it was working...it did fightinself a bit but I've got no light on the dash commin on.

Does anyone know if the light is suppose to work as soon as the lever is placed into the Low-Locked position or when the CDL is actually doin its thing?

AAXD · 09-08-2007, 12:38 AM

Usually there is a bit of a delay with the light, at least on my truck. Especially when shifting out of diff lock. There's a little microswitch on top of the t-case that engages on the linkage inside. The console isn't hard to remove, its getting everything lined back up thats a PITA. When/if you do remove it, don't rivet the trans shifter back in place. Use sheet metal screws instead because sooner or later you'll have to remove it again.

01001010 · 09-14-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 01001010

Does anyone know if the light is suppose to work as soon as the lever is placed into the Low-Locked position or when the CDL is actually doin its thing?

I just reread that..I must have been pretty tired

Disco Mike · 09-15-2007, 06:17 AM

I was wondering about that also, JC.

I have heard that some people replaced their solenoids when they failed and some either disconnected them one guy even removed it altogether.
Mike

09-05-2007, 09:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,526 Gallery: 15	Transfer Case Lock-out Solenoid So how does the lockout solenoid on the LT230 transfer case work and why does it make shifting into Low and Hi-Low Locked more difficult? Is removing it the only fix or is there anyway to improve its function? I'm having a hard time engaging the Diff Lock both in Hi and Low. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

09-07-2007, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,526 Gallery: 15	Ha...guess it got scared of me thinking about taking the console off...tried it today and it went right in! I did the whole drive in a circle thing to make sure it was working...it did fightinself a bit but I've got no light on the dash commin on. Does anyone know if the light is suppose to work as soon as the lever is placed into the Low-Locked position or when the CDL is actually doin its thing? __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

09-08-2007, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
AAXD Goofing off in the great white north. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alaska's Emerald Isle Posts: 626 Gallery: 1	Usually there is a bit of a delay with the light, at least on my truck. Especially when shifting out of diff lock. There's a little microswitch on top of the t-case that engages on the linkage inside. The console isn't hard to remove, its getting everything lined back up thats a PITA. When/if you do remove it, don't rivet the trans shifter back in place. Use sheet metal screws instead because sooner or later you'll have to remove it again. __________________ "A deep respect for tradition allows vision for liberation from stagnation." Colin's Toys: 1972 Series III 88" 1997 Discovery XD 1993 RRC (Gone to a better place, goodbye old friend) 1983 Stage 1 109" 2002 Trek 4500 2005 Necky Looksha Sport 2007 Rans Rocket 2007 Honda Ruckus

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09-15-2007, 06:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,329 Gallery: 0	I was wondering about that also, JC. I have heard that some people replaced their solenoids when they failed and some either disconnected them one guy even removed it altogether. Mike

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