I cannot get my 1996 Discovery out of the differencial locked position and move it to the right so I can drive in normal conditions. I have tried everything, but it will not budge. Do I need to check the bearings? Is there any easy way to return it to the unlocked position that I am missing. I feel like if I push it to hard, I am going to break something. Please help!

SOURCE: 1996 land rover discovery want go in drive or

check to see if them wires are of the gearbox solenoid you want get drive or reverse if its not connected.

SOURCE: problem with discovert 300tdi automatic

If you start it, and drop it into 1 does it move? If so, sounds like the sprag clutch (iirc) has gone - this is the clutch that allows you to freewheel at lights and what not. Common problem on the Auto gearboxes. Will need a rebuild I'm afraid.

SOURCE: What position does the 4 wheel drive shifter

position 4h

SOURCE: landrover 96

Unless I am mistaken the 96 runs as all wheel drive in high. Only run in low four wheel if off road. Do need to do this from time to time in order for low gear not to lock up from not being used.

SOURCE: my landrover discovery 1, v8,3.9

Yes it should be in High, unfortunatly the Land Rover discovery does not have 2 wheel drive capability. Unless one of the shift modulators is stuck then what your seeing is normal. There are kits available to change the gear ratio on the transfer case to get lower revs. I belive they are called a Disco box. This will decrease the torque and increase the power needed for take offs but will reduce the engine revs