rebeccaSP91

rebeccaSP91

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My 56 plate Range Rover Vogue seems to be stuck in low range, the switch doesn't seem to be responding. Is there any way that I can by-pass the switch to get it back into high range?
Annoying isn't the word, Christmas period = long delivery times for the part and garages shut
 
Put some clipped wires on a battery then connect them to the side of the transfer box connector.
It will power each way with swopping around the direction of power.
If you would rather do it manually then remove the unit and inside is a selector you can turn with a screwdriver.
 
Range Roverer said:
Put some clipped wires on a battery then connect them to the side of the transfer box connector.
It will power each way with swopping around the direction of power.
If you would rather do it manually then remove the unit and inside is a selector you can turn with a screwdriver.
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So have to get to the transfer box?
 
rebeccaSP91 said:
Hello 👋🏻

I did indeed, it’s been a new purchase and I got excited
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They do get sticky if not used, and many don’t so hence your problem.

I am not really familiar with your year, but am sure there is a fuse that can be put in which puts it into neutral then when you take it out it may default to high.
you could try it a few times, are you trying to change back to high correctly. Mainly gearbox in neutral and brake on ? They all seem to have a sequence do you have the manual it should be explained in there.

@backinblack may know.

Oh and forget the other guy he’s a troll and just been given the boot (again)

J
 
The procedure is in here

1. Secure the towing attachment from the
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of
the vehicle to be recovered (see ‘TOWING
EYES’, page 246).
2. With the parking brake applied, insert the
starter key and turn it to position ‘II’.
H3899
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your vehicle has permanent four-wheel
drive and is fitted with a steering lock. The
following instructions must be carried out
carefully to prevent damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Leaving the starter switch in
position ‘I’ or ‘II’ for extended periods will
put a draw on the battery, which can lead to
a voltage drop and ultimately to a
discharged battery.
Towing the Vehicle
247
3. Place the gear lever in ‘N’ (neutral).
4. Turn the starter switch to position ‘0’.
5. Insert a fuse (5 amps) into position 37 of
the passenger compartment fuse box (see
‘PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE
BOX’, page 250).
6. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’. The
transfer gearbox will automatically select
transfer neutral - wait until the message
center displays ‘TRANSFER NEUTRAL’.
7. Place the gear lever in ‘P’ (park).
8. Turn the starter switch to position ‘I’ (DO
NOT turn the starter switch to position ‘0’).
NOTE: The transfer gearbox is now in
neutral and the steering wheel is unlocked.
The vehicle MUST remain in this condition
whilst being towed on all four wheels.
9. If required, the starter switch may be
turned to position ‘II’, to operate the brake
lights and direction indicators.
10. Release the parking brake before towing
the vehicle.
 
backinblack said:
The procedure is in here

1. Secure the towing attachment from the
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of
the vehicle to be recovered (see ‘TOWING
EYES’, page 246).
2. With the parking brake applied, insert the
starter key and turn it to position ‘II’.
H3899
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your vehicle has permanent four-wheel
drive and is fitted with a steering lock. The
following instructions must be carried out
carefully to prevent damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Leaving the starter switch in
position ‘I’ or ‘II’ for extended periods will
put a draw on the battery, which can lead to
a voltage drop and ultimately to a
discharged battery.
Towing the Vehicle
247
3. Place the gear lever in ‘N’ (neutral).
4. Turn the starter switch to position ‘0’.
5. Insert a fuse (5 amps) into position 37 of
the passenger compartment fuse box (see
‘PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE
BOX’, page 250).
6. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’. The
transfer gearbox will automatically select
transfer neutral - wait until the message
center displays ‘TRANSFER NEUTRAL’.
7. Place the gear lever in ‘P’ (park).
8. Turn the starter switch to position ‘I’ (DO
NOT turn the starter switch to position ‘0’).
NOTE: The transfer gearbox is now in
neutral and the steering wheel is unlocked.
The vehicle MUST remain in this condition
whilst being towed on all four wheels.
9. If required, the starter switch may be
turned to position ‘II’, to operate the brake
lights and direction indicators.
10. Release the parking brake before towing
the vehicle.
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I will send you a message because this seems 🤯🤯
 
marjon said:
They do get sticky if not used, and many don’t so hence your problem.

I am not really familiar with your year, but am sure there is a fuse that can be put in which puts it into neutral then when you take it out it may default to high.
you could try it a few times, are you trying to change back to high correctly. Mainly gearbox in neutral and brake on ? They all seem to have a sequence do you have the manual it should be explained in there.

@backinblack may know.

Oh and forget the other guy he’s a troll and just been given the boot (again)

J
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Thank you, it does have fuses missing and blown (rear heated seats don’t work & none of the cigarette lighters work)
 
backinblack said:
The procedure is in here

1. Secure the towing attachment from the
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of
the vehicle to be recovered (see ‘TOWING
EYES’, page 246).
2. With the parking brake applied, insert the
starter key and turn it to position ‘II’.
H3899
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your vehicle has permanent four-wheel
drive and is fitted with a steering lock. The
following instructions must be carried out
carefully to prevent damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Leaving the starter switch in
position ‘I’ or ‘II’ for extended periods will
put a draw on the battery, which can lead to
a voltage drop and ultimately to a
discharged battery.
Towing the Vehicle
247
3. Place the gear lever in ‘N’ (neutral).
4. Turn the starter switch to position ‘0’.
5. Insert a fuse (5 amps) into position 37 of
the passenger compartment fuse box (see
‘PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE
BOX’, page 250).
6. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’. The
transfer gearbox will automatically select
transfer neutral - wait until the message
center displays ‘TRANSFER NEUTRAL’.
7. Place the gear lever in ‘P’ (park).
8. Turn the starter switch to position ‘I’ (DO
NOT turn the starter switch to position ‘0’).
NOTE: The transfer gearbox is now in
neutral and the steering wheel is unlocked.
The vehicle MUST remain in this condition
whilst being towed on all four wheels.
9. If required, the starter switch may be
turned to position ‘II’, to operate the brake
lights and direction indicators.
10. Release the parking brake before towing
the vehicle.
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Will it default back to hi when the fuse is removed though?

J
 
rebeccaSP91 said:
Which fuse?
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Fuse 37.

might be worth trying to calibrate the shift control motor.

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Also putting a fuse in position 37 renders the parking pawl useless so make sure you have the handbrake on when fiddling around, don't want the car fooking off on ya. :)
 
Henry_b said:
Fuse 37.

might be worth trying to calibrate the shift control motor.

View attachment 306150


Also putting a fuse in position 37 renders the parking pawl useless so make sure you have the handbrake on when fiddling around, don't want
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Henry_b said:
Fuse 37.

might be worth trying to calibrate the shift control motor.

View attachment 306150


Also putting a fuse in position 37 renders the parking pawl useless so make sure you have the handbrake on when fiddling around, don't want the car fooking off on ya. :)
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Thanks for letting me know, don’t think it would be amusing trying to chase a Range Rover down the road 😂 however the high to low switch isn’t responding
 
marjon said:
Will it default back to hi when the fuse is removed though?

J
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No idea I've never had to be towed..............yet. Has been on the back of a truck though :)
No idea how to get it out of towing mode either but I assume you just pull the fuse out.
 
I wonder if it's like the old Disco where they get stuck (I think they called it lockup) and you had to reverse to get it out 🤔
 
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