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I was recently in Beachport when the sand dune urge got too much to handle. I am driving a V6 120 series and on three separate occasions while trying to reach the top of a tough sand dune we came to a stop and I could hear what sounded like a winding down noise that went for a couple of seconds. The car was in HL so I am hoping that the noise is quite normal and something to do with the transmission. Any advice? Has anyone else heard the same noise? I would really like to know what I was listening to! Thx
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Avoiding all eye contact I shamefully stare down at my muddy feet and softly announce... "My name is Dale and I am a 4WD accessories addict". -
Was the engine still running?Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country. -
Yes mate, engine was still running. Forgot to mention its an auto.Avoiding all eye contact I shamefully stare down at my muddy feet and softly announce... "My name is Dale and I am a 4WD accessories addict".Comment
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Did you try low 4? If you thought you could get up in HIGH range then I would have left it in HIGH and not in HIGH LOCKED. If you couldn't get up after one or 2 tries then I would have gone the LOW range option 2nd gear with attention to momentum. Tyre pressures reduced I'm assuming. Noise could be drivetrain strain if you were pushing a little too hard, but more likely may have been a wheel spinning to a halt in the sand a few seconds after the car became immobile.Dave
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