AWD how does it work?

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Rykard
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AWD how does it work?

Postby Rykard » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:34 am

HI,
I have a 2006 2.5 auto estate. When I was pulling out of a snowy side road as soon as the front wheels got grip all the power seemed to go to the rears. I thought it was a 60/40(70/30?) rear/front split which should have meant that it would 'drag itself out'? When all wheels are on snow/ice it seems ok.. can anyone shed some light on what its happening?

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Postby BuckMR2 » Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:24 am

This was covered in one of the club monthly magazines
Up to 2004 the AWD had a VC since then it changed to electrical which is not as good
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Re: AWD how does it work?

Postby NightSky » Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:47 pm

Interesting posts. My car seems to have a totally open rear differential/transfer box with no viscous coupling (VC) or intervention from a traction control system when one rear wheel loses grip. Would be interested to see the article in the JEC magazine - does anyone know when this was published?
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