Friday 12 January 2018

Haldex Problems

Had the Alltrack at the dealers for four days and guess what,they couldn't throw up a fault with the Haldex.

Evidently the computer memory deletes all information after about twenty starts so the original fault the dealers found is long gone.

As it is a warranty repair there are many hoops to jump through to prove the fault and it was't playing.

Ironically it threw up a fault on VW Connect last Monday when it was icy but nothing since.

They tried spinning the wheels on a slippery surface but even that refused to make it fault,all four spun as they should do.

They did some software uogrades that were pending including one for the gearbox whether that has any effect we shall have to see.

Incidentally,a bit of information,the Haldex oil should be changed after three years as it turns out,the Tech checked on the VW computer.

In the service book there is a box to tick for Haldex oil change but no mention of when it should be done,rather silly I think,dealer price is about £85.

It's due for a service in March so will have it done then.

Ian