Another center diff locking problem...
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rather than creating another CDL post i thought id share my experience with the CDL in my 95 80, Auto
it would sometimes work, other times not. I tested all the switches (including the dash switch), the transmission relay as per the FSM and dash globe (by bridging the switch plug near the actuator) - all tested fine
still the damn thing sometimes worked and other times not.
Today, i changed the transfer oil which was just over 2 years old. Put Penrite transgear 75w90
After a 30 min drive and pressing the dash switch when possible, it started to work. Went on gravel roads and its functioning as it should, tyres really gripping and 'skidding' on the gravel when turning, definitly locked
Got home, activated and all good. turned car off then ign back on and tried again via low range & dash switch, all good
The actuator sounds very strong and even in its operation
One thing i noticed was how much smoother the car ran after the oil change and also prior to this change when taking off from a stop sometimes there was a bit of a thud as though sticking gears were releasing. Usually this is put down to driveshafts being over/under greased
The low range lever feels the same when moving from H to L and vice versa
The old oil was extremely clean and showed no signs of contamination at all but maybe just had done its day?? Having just come out of lockdown in Melb and the car doing stuff all for the last 8 months might just be a coincidence but regardless, ill change it every year now and make sure to engage the CDL as often as possible to keep it moving cause it looks like a real pain to get the actuator out.
Rob
it would sometimes work, other times not. I tested all the switches (including the dash switch), the transmission relay as per the FSM and dash globe (by bridging the switch plug near the actuator) - all tested fine
still the damn thing sometimes worked and other times not.
Today, i changed the transfer oil which was just over 2 years old. Put Penrite transgear 75w90
After a 30 min drive and pressing the dash switch when possible, it started to work. Went on gravel roads and its functioning as it should, tyres really gripping and 'skidding' on the gravel when turning, definitly locked
Got home, activated and all good. turned car off then ign back on and tried again via low range & dash switch, all good
The actuator sounds very strong and even in its operationOne thing i noticed was how much smoother the car ran after the oil change and also prior to this change when taking off from a stop sometimes there was a bit of a thud as though sticking gears were releasing. Usually this is put down to driveshafts being over/under greased
The low range lever feels the same when moving from H to L and vice versa
The old oil was extremely clean and showed no signs of contamination at all but maybe just had done its day?? Having just come out of lockdown in Melb and the car doing stuff all for the last 8 months might just be a coincidence but regardless, ill change it every year now and make sure to engage the CDL as often as possible to keep it moving cause it looks like a real pain to get the actuator out.
Rob