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DAZ110

Member Since: 06 Dec 2007
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 2023

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black

Good news!

11th Jan 2016 8:34pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Good to hear

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Think I might have a problem............

11th Jan 2016 8:54pm

bokkerijder

Member Since: 08 May 2024
Location: Vosselaar
Posts: 2

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alaska White

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First things first: Hello from Belgium! I just signed up, but the Welcome forum was no longer available?

For a few years now, we own a 2008 110. I never was able to activate the diff Lock. A “Defender specialist” whom I asked to look into it while it was in for maintenance, claimed is was working fine, just that the warning light was a bit “hit &miss” to get it to work. Didn’t really believe what he said, but left it at that.

Fast forward a year or so, the reverse light stopped working, so I had to replace the switch at the gearbox. At the same time, I took a look at the diff Lock linkages. When I turned the diff locker with a 10mm spanner, the indicator light came up on the Dash immediately. when using the gear lever, the linkage won’t go to the right far enough to Lock in. I took 2 pics diff open/diff closed and it seems to me that the U shaped link is too wide. Measured the thing and it is about 44mm- which is the same size as all the replacement part sizes I can find online. I’m a bit lost as to what could be wrong with it.

Help appreciated!

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8th May 2024 9:46pm

piechipsandpeas

Member Since: 12 May 2021
Location: Albany, Western Australia
Posts: 203

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

Hi bokkerijder

I had a similar issue a when I first got mine (2013), it would engage difflock but would always pop out and disengage within a short space of time. Have a look at the parts diagram below. It turned out to be the plastic shroud (2) had come loose from its mounting and was fouling the diff lock lever, preventing it from being able to be fully moved over. The shroud is only held in place by gravity and can be easily dislodged.
It can be accessed from inside the vehicle. You need to remove the centre matting and then both levers (4 & 9) as well as the rubber gaiter (6) and foam squib (7).

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9th May 2024 1:20pm

bokkerijder

Member Since: 08 May 2024
Location: Vosselaar
Posts: 2

Thanks for your input. Nothing seems to be out of place from the lever down to the U link. Already checked that.

The U link got the Vise/Hammer/Pliers treatment and All is working fine now. Not the most elegant solution, but at least it works like a charm now.

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9th May 2024 7:45pm

piechipsandpeas

Member Since: 12 May 2021
Location: Albany, Western Australia
Posts: 203

Glad you got it working

11th May 2024 12:24am

lonewolf

Member Since: 23 Oct 2013
Location: North East England
Posts: 209

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Zambezi Silver

It’s a use it or lose it scenario with the linkage for the diff lock. Periodically lube the mechanism from underneath and also push the lever over from time to time, say before going on a journey or upon returning if you’re not using it frequently…..this should keep it happy.
Also it’s worth putting the box into low every now and then thus exercising that linkage. You don’t have to be going anywhere, just get into the habit of doing it now and then.

26th Jun 2024 6:48pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4144

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

What lube would people use on the mechanism? I've got a choice of standard lithium grease, graphite grease, silicone grease, moly grease, ptfe spray and plain old engine oil. If I use normal lithium grease, will it all end up caked it crop from the road? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

7th Jul 2024 10:48am

lonewolf

Member Since: 23 Oct 2013
Location: North East England
Posts: 209

I just sprayed a little motorcycle chain lube onto it and that worked but due to the location of the linkage i think any lube will melt due to the heat from the exhaust so be prepared to get some drips.

9th Jul 2024 2:03pm

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