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It's a 2003 Grande, it was in PERFECT condition when they got it, 130,000k's, garaged it's whole life, absolutely looked new. Anyway he was never really happy with it for some insane unknown reason, I think he thinks it's "too big" for him.. which makes no sense because it's smaller than my hilux!
Anyway, today he and my mum set off with their small A-Van caravan. They called me at a town about 30 kilometers from where they left, because the "Diff lock light is on" and the "VSC" light also. When they pressed the center diff lock light it just flashed.
After talking to them I figured out dad had the 4wd selector in LOW, and he had been driving along at about 80-90 in Low range, towing a caravan, on sealed roads..
I've tried to get him to read the book before, and I've also previously explained it to him, but he just hasn't ever bothered to take an interest again because he 'just doesn't like it'. I got him to put it back into High and the lights have gone off. He really has no clue.
They seem to be driving OK now, but I can't check it all out till they're back next week. Do you think he's caused any damage? Maybe just caused some unnecessary wear? Is it strange the VSC and Center diff lock lights were on ( I believe the center diff locks automatically in low range, so that's probably why that light was on)? I'm guessing he overheated the gearbox? I've read the book but it's not my car so I've only driven it a few times.
Anyway, today he and my mum set off with their small A-Van caravan. They called me at a town about 30 kilometers from where they left, because the "Diff lock light is on" and the "VSC" light also. When they pressed the center diff lock light it just flashed.
After talking to them I figured out dad had the 4wd selector in LOW, and he had been driving along at about 80-90 in Low range, towing a caravan, on sealed roads..
I've tried to get him to read the book before, and I've also previously explained it to him, but he just hasn't ever bothered to take an interest again because he 'just doesn't like it'. I got him to put it back into High and the lights have gone off. He really has no clue.
They seem to be driving OK now, but I can't check it all out till they're back next week. Do you think he's caused any damage? Maybe just caused some unnecessary wear? Is it strange the VSC and Center diff lock lights were on ( I believe the center diff locks automatically in low range, so that's probably why that light was on)? I'm guessing he overheated the gearbox? I've read the book but it's not my car so I've only driven it a few times.
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