[treystone]

Hey, I am having traction problems in the snow. Front wheels are spinning nothing from the rear. Is there a way to tell if the awd is working correctly.

 

[Antherzoll]

Pretty much what you are describing is proof that your AWD isn't working. Now what is wrong with it is the question. The easiest place to start is to get a VIDA scan at the dealer, or purchase a black market unit and do it yourself to see if there are any stored codes. The other check to perform is the Jim Lill's test

I have posted this within threads, but it gets lost. So here it is again.<p>If you suspect an angle gear or any AWD issue...<p>1- jack up one (only) front wheel<br>2 - put car in neutral<br>3 - by hand, turn the wheel in the air<br>4 - observe drive shaft, it should turn<p>If 4 fails, the angle gear or transmission is faulty.<p>Method used here -> <A HREF="http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=71751&postid=704389#704389" TARGET="_blank">http://forums.swedespeed.com/z...04389</A><p>

 

[treystone]

Thank you Antherzoll. With the front wheel spin I knew the awd had to be down. No stored fault codes for the transmission in VIDA. I will look at the angle gear.