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Tranny Gurus - Put on you thinking caps. (possible prob with removing resistor)
I just got back from a 600 mile trip to seattle - and realize my AWD wasn't working - at all.
I've notice that the wheels slipped just the slightest bit when I punched the gas before the rears caught on with a thunk - now that I'm thinking about it - it started when I unplugged my resistor. This has obviously gotten worse as the rear wheels are not catching at all anymore. At first I though that this could have nothing to do with it - until I did a search on AWD failing - several unconnected posts have all said the same thing - the issue went away when the plugged thier resistor back in... I'm a bit concerned that I have now totally worn out my transfer clutch. (Seattle has VERY wet freeways - the wheelspin just while hydroplaning could have been enough to toast it) Any of you who have unplugged your resistor - have you noticed any abnormalities with your AWD? Any advice - experience is welcomed. Thanks. Patrick.
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It seems there are 2 main problems with the AWD:
1. clutches wearing out and 2. defective Duty Solenoid C I never fixed mine but changed the tranny once the high clutch gave up. My symptoms were binding, delay in engaging the rear wheels and a light thump of the clutches letting go while sitting at a red light. I'm willing to bet it's the solenoid.
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The AWD failed in my 1995 SVX about 2 weeks after i unplugged the resistor. I figured it was not related, but from then on i kept the resistor plugged in anyway.
Mike |
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Unplugging the resistor could cause a failure in solenoid A.
Can't help with the idea of solenoid C or the transfer clutch going bad (due to increased line pressure?). |
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Looks like we might be seeing a trend here. This could be important.
Did the AWD come back after you reconnected the resistor Green?
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Well - I plugged the resistor back in - AWD is back like nothing ever happened... No slips (even in gravel)
This leaves me to encourage caution when unplugging the resistor... I don't know why - but AWD fails on some cars over about a two week period with the resistor unplugged... Do it at yout own risk with this in mind - It looks like this "free mod" needs to be more heavily reasearched. -Patrick.
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Resistor off 2 months just the occaisional hard shift like Im on it and then let off fast, but otherwise the power lite turns off and the trans slips after about 2 starts
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I can't either music.
It must have something to do with to much line pressure.
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I'm not taking chances on my second SVX! Last edited by SEA Sleeper; 12-15-2004 at 07:43 PM. |
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First,I have never had any of these problems.
However, I do remember that many years ago there was a post about someone unplugging the stock resistor and putting in a new resistor in place of the stock one. The new resistor had a different resistance (ohms) than the stock one. This option was a compromise. It seemed to give firmer shifts without slamming the shifts. That's all I remember. I think the post was on the old Yahoo SVX Club site or it could have been the Kinetic Concepts site.
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OK, so does this mean I should consider NOT buying the Stage 1 Shift kit for each of my SVX's? I was ready to purchase one, and perhaps two of them, but now I'm not so sure. Or does the resistor in the Stage 1 kit not have this problem? I SURE don't want to sacrifice the all-whell drive for a smoother shift.
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I think smallcar shift kit sales are about to go up.
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Well, at least by two units. I've always wanted to try this kit, and was concerned about removing the resistor without putting something back in it's place. Especially when I read about cars having trouble finding gears on a downshift. So it looks like I'm sold.
Thanks
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