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Nov 15th, 2012, 00:30 | #1 |
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How can you tell that AWD is operational ?
Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question but as I have recently bought a mint XC70 Cross Country 1997/98 how do I know for sure that the system is working? Without taking it on an ice ring how can you know for sure when every day driving.? I have never owned a 4 wheel drive car so a bit in the dark....please advise!
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Nov 16th, 2012, 16:19 | #2 |
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One way to ensure everything is at least connected is to;
- jack up one side of the car (chock the wheels on the opposite side) - put the car in neutral, and release the handbrake (I don't need to remind you of certain dangers here!) - spin either the front or the back wheel After about a sixteenth of a rotation, the other wheel should start turning. (That's a guess, but eventually it should start turning!) I'd only do this on flat level ground, and be careful when releasing the handbrake!
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Nov 16th, 2012, 16:21 | #3 |
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Another alternative is find some nice wet grass near you, and try to get stuck in it!
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Dec 9th, 2012, 12:03 | #5 |
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Take it to a garage that has a ramp (that lifts the body of the car) MRG Volvo main dealer has one. When car is off floor put in gear if all 4 wheels turn it is working if only front wheels turn it is not working.
A DIY version is to put the car on axle stands with all 4 wheels off the ground put in gear if all 4 wheels turn system is ok. The DIY version has its obvious risks if in doubt take it to MRG they work on a lot of well known R's |
Dec 9th, 2012, 12:31 | #6 |
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take it for a drive round a corner and boot it i know when i took the prop off mine for a rebuild the traction control doesn't work and itt just smoked the front tyres now the prop and vc are ok it hardly ever spins the wheels no matter how hard i boot it
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Dec 12th, 2012, 22:03 | #7 | |
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Has its own risks of course!
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Dec 15th, 2012, 18:14 | #8 |
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Find a stout tree near some wet grass.
Tie car to tree and on said grass. Get passenger / friend / passer by to watch. Engage gear and attempt to drive of gently. Ask said assistant " did all wheels turn (spin)? If ony the fronts then AWD isn't working. |
Dec 17th, 2012, 20:14 | #9 |
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Just find wet grass or gravel.
Give it the beans from standstill. If it set off like a scalded cat it's working, if it sat there spinning its front wheels it's not or you could try pulling a tree down on your roof
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