edyavno
02/25/2003, 01:17 PM
Over the weekend I had my VX climb pretty much any snow pile I could find. Didn't have any problems getting on and off them.
But the funny thing happened when I drove to work today. I parked in a relatively small snow pile, and I got stuck. It's worth mentioning that the snow is pretty much all ice now: after the big snowstorm we had, it rained and froze, so I underestimated it.
Now the interesting part. When I was trying to back out of the snow/ice, I shifted into 4L. The TOD diagram on the dashboard showed that the auto mode is turned off and the power is distributed 50/50 between the front and rear drives. However, my friend pointed out that the front wheels weren't spinning! Why? Does it not work in reverse? Is there any valid condition that would cause the front drive not to be engaged even in 4L?
It was not hard to get out, all I needed was a slight push, but now I'm worried and thinking about taking my VX to the dealer for a check.
Any comment/ideas/suggestions are appreciated.
thanks,
- Ed Y.
But the funny thing happened when I drove to work today. I parked in a relatively small snow pile, and I got stuck. It's worth mentioning that the snow is pretty much all ice now: after the big snowstorm we had, it rained and froze, so I underestimated it.
Now the interesting part. When I was trying to back out of the snow/ice, I shifted into 4L. The TOD diagram on the dashboard showed that the auto mode is turned off and the power is distributed 50/50 between the front and rear drives. However, my friend pointed out that the front wheels weren't spinning! Why? Does it not work in reverse? Is there any valid condition that would cause the front drive not to be engaged even in 4L?
It was not hard to get out, all I needed was a slight push, but now I'm worried and thinking about taking my VX to the dealer for a check.
Any comment/ideas/suggestions are appreciated.
thanks,
- Ed Y.