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AWD dilemma
I have read many of the postings about the Duty C Solenoid, and im thinking this isnt my problem... under normal driving it feels perfectly normal. under hard acceleration from a stop you feel a pulling from the front like any FWD car, followed a few seconds later by an abrupt pushing from the rear when the AWD kicks in.. on wet pavement its much more apparent and forceful. I have put in the FWD fuse which solved the problem for now. my issue is that i bought my second SVX to have an AWD car... i see no point in owning a FWD SVX... if AWD doesnt work i may as well buy a freakin beige Camry. if anyone has some input i would appreciate it my mechanic is apprehensive about delving into this... he just changed the tranny filter and by the looks of it had never been changed before.. does the filter have anything to do with this??? i am a shade tree mechanic but trannies are a mystery to me as long as i can put the car in D and it goes forward im happy... Help please. Sarcasm is appreciated Snobbery and Smug responses may be kept to yourself...
Thank you. Jeremy (no longer a Traitor_Moron) |
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Have you checked your TPS?
It should be at 0.48 or 0.50 volts. This is free to check, easy to adjust, and helps to control the AWD function. I hope this is helpful.
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Office Space
i am aware i need the cover sheet on my TPS reports.. and if i take the fat guys stapler he'll burn down the building...
i assume you mean a Throttle Position Sensor?? i'll ask the mechanic to check it out.. anyother ideas? |
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Abrupt clunking from the rear resulting in AWD is almost always Duty Solenoid C issues. It could also be transfer clutch problems. I doubt that it's the TPS, but that can be checked as well.
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I had the same problem.. turned out my car was missing a 5mt swap
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Yeah, uh, just... You know, puttin' this out there but...
I would take this; over this; ANY DAY, fail wheel drive or not. (contrary to popular belief, I don't actually have a problem with FF)
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