Switch to front wheel drive

Archer999 · #1 10-09-2006, 05:50 PM

I have been trouble shooting my power steering system and so I have switched my car to FWD only.

This feature was for maintenance purposes but, my question is can I keep it that way. Will it damage anything with continued use.

There is no longer any binding since the rear wheels are no longer spinning and , the power steering really seems better.

Earthworm · #2 10-09-2006, 05:59 PM

Added stress will be put on the front diff & axles. It's not recommended to run in this mode for prolonged periods of time.

Archer999 · #3 10-09-2006, 06:14 PM

good to know. I will need to put it back into AWD then. O' well, I do like the added security that the AWD gives me anyway.

Suby Fan · #4 10-09-2006, 10:44 PM

but people have been able to run their car for long periods of time with out trouble.. however its would still be better to fix the binding problem rather then taking the "duct tape" approach

Archer999 · #5 10-10-2006, 12:26 AM

I only notice a slight amount of binding when I am turning very sharp at a low rate of speed. It may bind at high rates of speed but I have never felt anything.

So, is a small amount of binding normal on AWD vehicles?

Budfreak · #6 10-10-2006, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archer999

I only notice a slight amount of binding when I am turning very sharp at a low rate of speed. It may bind at high rates of speed but I have never felt anything.

So, is a small amount of binding normal on AWD vehicles?

No, It's not normal. Does your power light blink on startup??