Glideman wrote:

....I stripped the motor down and the problem seems to be the bushes on the motor. They are all broken & worn....

Ok Phil, that's a very kind offer. I'll pay you for it of course. See how Ellisons do, they may be able to repair it. Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue

So I bought a new transfer motor!

My mech fitted it yesterday and said its now in trans fail safe and now is in limp mode? He said he can't access the ecu or auto box via his diagnostics ? He's saying that it'll have to go to a land rover dealer to have the codes cleared?
Unfortunatly no dealer local can do anything till the end of january??

This sounds expensive and long winded? Is there any manual way to clear these?

Prob is its stuck in limp mode and I can't really drive it? I keep thinking I've bought the wrong car???

wouldnt a IIDTool clear these errors.. ... - .- -.




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You shouldn’t need to reset a TRANS FAILSAFE PROG error as it should reset itself each time the ignition is switched off & on. Your issue must be always there. How does the transfer box shift motor react to the manual calibration procedure?

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Cured!!
Thanks guys!

After trying the calibration, with no joy we found fuse 52? (ecu power?) Had blown, after replacing the fuse and deleting codes then doing the calibration again all works perfect!

Amazing what a bit of luck, knowledge and good eyesight can do. my love for my full fat has returned!
Thanks for your help

My transfer box started to make crunching sound and now and then, remained in high or low with the yellow mountain symbol flashing on dash.Cured flashing by turning on and off ignition. Went to my Indie, who removed the motor " cleaned all movable parts and lightly lubed all. Replaced and now working well again.( cost was 60 Euro) Told to USE
MORE OFTEN , 3-4 times a week, so as Kurt posted, I try to it daily up any slopes I encounter.Don't know if permanent fix or not - time will tell Range Rover Vogue TD6 2002
Defender TD5 90Hard Top 2001
Range Rover Classic TDi 1994
Mercedes Benz 1959 220S Sedan

Good news for both of you

If only my problem was as easy  .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
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Just wanted to say
RRPhil ....... You are a god!!

I've sorted mine to after taking the motor to a local starter & alternator repairer. The brushes has shattered in the drive motor. They replaced the bushes for £30. I did strip the gears down, it was built without any lube and gave it a light grease re-fitted it and it worked first time.

I'd also like to thank Phil for his kind support and help with this problem  Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue

Just a quick update on this problem. It's now playing up again & the gearbox has gone into fail-safe mode. I'm trying to find a good second hand motor if anyone has one lying around? As RRPhil said it must be the electronics that's at fault & not the motor. The car is off the road again, the fifth time in the last 12 months  Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue

If its the electronics, why do you need another TB motor? .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

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It's the potentiometer Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue

I found several on ebay for £3-350 when I was looking last week, ended up getting one for £70 worked just fine, my guys at work reckon the potentiometer can be sourced or remade, I must try and find out. One day your life will flash before your eyes......................................make sure yours is worth watching!

A re-manufactured one sounds good  Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue