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  • #1

    suspicion that haldex isnt working

    hi all,

    a lil background info, mk4 r32 85000km, serviced regularly, blue haldex controller installed and a few other small mods.
    now done to the business, after meetin up with dainese on the weekend i have come to the conclusion that my haldex is not functioning properly, as i can get a tremendous amount of wheelspin in 1st and 2nd whilst taking off normally and then accelerating hard.
    i have read around a few different places and heard things such as the electric precharge pump being the cause but im really at a loss as to what it may be, so if anyone can provide any comments as to why or what is causing this or have had similar experiences and hopefully solutions, you would officially be my new best friend.
    also i havnt had it scanned yet for any fault codes, if anyone can help out with tht would be appreciated.

    thanks

    Matt
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    given your location mate, i'd give Arthur from Exoticars a call in Nth Parra and swing by there.

    Hell, why he is fixing your ride you can gawk at the inevitable Ferrari or Lambo in there too. crazy stuff.
    MY02 Bora V6 4Mo|Matte Black plastidip|VTDA|R32 Exhaust|R32 dampers and springs|TT pedals|R32 steering wheel|17" 8L S3 rims|R32 sways|Blue Haldex|EBC reds

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    • #3
      or do what I did and put it on the dyno only to find your driving a 2motion
      '03 Bora V6 4motion ~ CC Flash ~ Neuspeed F&R ARB ~ .:R optioned - Bilsteins,Springs,shifter,steering ~ Tyrol Brake kit ~ EVOMS CAI

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      • #4
        in that case for you, was it a fuse or a controller or the diff?
        MY02 Bora V6 4Mo|Matte Black plastidip|VTDA|R32 Exhaust|R32 dampers and springs|TT pedals|R32 steering wheel|17" 8L S3 rims|R32 sways|Blue Haldex|EBC reds

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        • #5
          haldex ctlr failed
          '03 Bora V6 4motion ~ CC Flash ~ Neuspeed F&R ARB ~ .:R optioned - Bilsteins,Springs,shifter,steering ~ Tyrol Brake kit ~ EVOMS CAI

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Dyldo View Post
            in that case for you, was it a fuse or a controller or the diff?
            can anyone tell me what fuse it is and where it is located?
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Matty VWR 32L View Post
              can anyone tell me what fuse it is and where it is located?
              R32 Fuse List or PDF version

              Fuse 31 TCM (Transmission Control Module)

              BTW it could be your brake light switch, E brake button or sometimes the plug to the controller gets corroded. Best bet is to scan for codes first.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by quozl View Post

                BTW it could be your brake light switch, E brake button or sometimes the plug to the controller gets corroded. Best bet is to scan for codes first.
                How do i know and/or find out if the brake light switch or e brake button is cause?
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Matty VWR 32L View Post
                  How do i know and/or find out if the brake light switch or e brake button is cause?
                  nah your brake light switch is working. well it should be. brake lights were working, except the NS light.
                  and if it fails it should throw a CEL.

                  unsure about ebrake button.

                  trust me there is a thread on vortex to check for haldex operation

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                  • #10
                    Quite often it will throw a code without throwing any indication on the dash, we had this happen at a rally once years ago up here with the resulting Vagcom report something like "brake light switch intermittent". There are a heap of threads on Vortex as dainese says but get someone to scan the car for you with Vagcom if you don't own it yourself or take it to a dealer and get it done it is the only accurate way of knowing what is causing it.

                    If you get no codes then some of these threads may help you narrow down the issue.

                    Check the following threads on Vortex

                    Haldex Problem

                    AWD Haldex Issue

                    My AWD isn't working

                    Haldex Pump Issue

                    There are hundreds of others just do a search of the Mk IV R32 forum.
                    My Garage

                    People are mushy - Paul Hawkins on the merits of where to crash on the Targa Florio

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                    • #11
                      Quite often it will throw a code without throwing any indication on the dash, we had this happen at a rally once years ago up here with the resulting Vagcom report something like "brake light switch intermittent". There are a heap of threads on Vortex as dainese says but get someone to scan the car for you with Vagcom if you don't own it yourself or take it to a dealer and get it done it is the only accurate way of knowing what is causing it.

                      If you get no codes then some of these threads may help you narrow down the issue.

                      Check the following threads on Vortex

                      Haldex Problem

                      AWD Haldex Issue

                      My AWD isn't working

                      Haldex Pump Issue

                      There are hundreds of others just do a search of the Mk IV R32 forum.
                      My Garage

                      People are mushy - Paul Hawkins on the merits of where to crash on the Targa Florio

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by quozl View Post
                        Quite often it will throw a code without throwing any indication on the dash, we had this happen at a rally once years ago up here with the resulting Vagcom report something like "brake light switch intermittent". There are a heap of threads on Vortex as dainese says but get someone to scan the car for you with Vagcom if you don't own it yourself or take it to a dealer and get it done it is the only accurate way of knowing what is causing it.
                        Well had the car scanned last nite and gave me same code as quozl "brake light switch"... so ill try get it replaced soon and see how it goes from there.
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                        • #13
                          Look forward to an update - hope that it's no too big an issue.

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