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vs322 Member Since: 08 Apr 2020 Location: Athens Posts: 584 |
Since I got the car back from the HG and chains job in February, I've had a random, elusive bong coming up a handful of times. First was just 10 days after the HG job, early March. Next time was last month on a drive home from work, when I got it twice within 10 minutes. I was unable to read the message on every occasion as it was very briefly displayed; I think there was just a bong and no message on one occasion.
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3rd Nov 2022 5:31pm |
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vs322 Member Since: 08 Apr 2020 Location: Athens Posts: 584 |
Thanks for the response. I've read each and every thread I could find on the matter. I was wondering if there are certain steps or escalation recommend before going for a new transfer case motor assembly. A calibration for example. Or simply try using the thing more often (I do change into low every couple months or whenever I remember). |
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4th Nov 2022 3:41am |
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stuart_2006 Member Since: 17 Jul 2018 Location: Holsworthy, Devon Posts: 126 |
A calibration won't help. Sometimes the problem is a cracked solder joint within the potentiometer assembly. If you're willing and able to remove the potentiometer, carefully prise it open, reflow the solder joints and seal it back up again, then you might be in luck. You've probably already seen pictures of the insides of the assembly in other threads. |
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4th Nov 2022 6:18pm |
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vs322 Member Since: 08 Apr 2020 Location: Athens Posts: 584 |
Just did a calibration this afternoon. I do keep my expectations low, however. I'll watch it over the weekend and discuss with my garage on Monday. I've found a replacement motor assembly on eBay so I'll weigh my options once I've got a garage quote.
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4th Nov 2022 6:46pm |
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oh-no-its-john Member Since: 14 Aug 2022 Location: Bacup Posts: 5 |
Mine has done this since I bought it in April last year. Initially it would flash up and bong almost constantly. I took it to my local indy who checked and rerouted the wiring. This improved matters greatly but it did return after a few weeks (But not as often.) I sourced a reconditioned transfer box ECU and had that fitted. This has almost got rid of the problem, but not completely.
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11th Jan 2023 6:48pm |
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vs322 Member Since: 08 Apr 2020 Location: Athens Posts: 584 |
Interestingly, I had the "High Range" message once again, last Saturday. That's 2 months after the calibration. Cycled hi-lo-hi twice after next restart and it hasn't come back. I'm planning on changing the battery during next service as it will soon be on its 4th year and see if that helps, too. If this is a nuisance half a dozen times a year, I can definitely live with it and spend the money elsewhere on the car... |
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11th Jan 2023 6:56pm |
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