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| Differential lock stuck; After switching the rear axle differential lock on, it will not unlock | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 25 2013, 11:58 PM (2,387 Views) | |
| Flowl | Feb 25 2013, 11:58 PM Post #1 |
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Hi all! My name is Florian, and just a week ago I have bought a used Iveco Daily 45C18, two wheel drive, with differential lock on the rear axle. So far, I have been very happy with it. However it did not last: We had a lot of snow yesterday, and when I got into a region where I could hardly maneuver, I thought trying out the differential lock (for the first time) would be a good Idea. It was, for the moment. The car was even more fond of the idea, so it secretly kept the differential locked even after I thought I had unlocked it (via the button on the dashboard). With all the snow, I did not notice until today, when the car would not willfully go anywhere but straight forward. When taking turns, the rear wheels skipped (of course, that is what the differential is for in the first place). Now my car is in the workshop and I am waiting for an estimate. Has anyone had the same experience? What could have happened? What can be done? And will it be expensive? Thanks for your help! And of course, I will report back as soon as I know more. Florian |
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| radiotwo | Feb 26 2013, 08:25 AM Post #2 |
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Hi Florian I have not had any experience with the diff locks on the vans but I have had a lot of experience with 4x4's and the solution to a diff lock that won't disengage, make sure the switch is off and then reverse a few meters and that will let it drop out of lock. admitting there could be a fault, but 9 times out of 10 just a quick reverse dose the trick. so assuming if there is a fault poss just removing it and cleaning up and refitting it will poss cure it, as lack of use lets them cease up. Radiotwo |
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| Flowl | Feb 28 2013, 10:52 AM Post #3 |
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Hello! It is done, and it was no big deal. Radiotwo, you were right: They basicly opened the assembly, greased everything, and assembled it again. Thanks! |
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| radiotwo | Feb 28 2013, 08:12 PM Post #4 |
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Glad you got it sorted, but as I mentioned if it does lock in, just try reversing a few feet and it should drop out ! Radiotwo |
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| ivecojoe | Feb 28 2013, 11:41 PM Post #5 |
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Normally as already said a turn in reverse normally jogs it free,same happens on my tractors! Paul |
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| cieranc | Mar 3 2013, 12:51 AM Post #6 |
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I'm only gonna say what others have said, I came off a site in an ERF EC14 with the diff locked, drove 100 miles up the motorway before I realised it was still locked! It wouldn't release. Banged it in reverse and backed up 100 yards, jumped out then. |
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