Recent content by Smittydog27

Experienced same issue.  Showed dealer, they replaced front diff. No more noise.  (But front diff also had issue with visco lok not engaging and making noise.

Well, so far the replacement visco loc is working, so lets see how it goes from here.  My dealership has been fantastic about getting it done and not fighting me on the issues.  Some/a lot are not that easy to deal with.

Good idea….I just got the buggy back and the replacement front diff seems to be working as advertised.

Got the buggy back (quick turnaround-only a day to swap it out once they got the part).  Will go test this weekend.  I will most likely get the halo locker once the warranty runs out -depending on the durability of the replacement visco-lok.

I wouldn’t worry about engine damage.  But sadly, if the fuses were wrong, what else could be put in wrong?  See what the dealer will do to ‘go over’ your machine.  After that, learn to go thru it and verify fuses, fluids etc….

Good write up on your install Andystoy19 !

Yeah, SATV a pin locker like the HALO.  Where is the SATV locker made?  I would sway to the HALO for the fact that they are USA made. Side note…..my other Yamaha Viking is a solid locker, my 2000 TJ has ARB lockers and the Polaris Ranger has the cage locker-but total front diff lock.  I read...

We’re you in 4wd?  If so, did you notice if the non spinning wheel engaged?  Sounds like the front diff/pinion gear.  See my post and watch the video.

Ok, since getting the 2021 Defender back (see previous thread) I am now able to run my trails.  Everything from rock crawls to mud hills, mud holes and general flat riding.  So, long story short, I stuck the Defender in total mud and when the visco tried to lock up the other axle, it sounds like...

Voltage regulator tested good….glue failed in starter.  Guess the stator was junk from get go.  Figure the battery failed due to not charging

Issues are being resolved now, but here is a story for ya. Defender purchased in April timeframe, has 383 miles on it.  My wife and I went up on my property to ride around on a Sunday evening.  On about the third stop, I attempted to start up the buggy again and nothing….display shows PPS...