[V8] Rear diff lock? (& KeyBank)

[allanvega at adelphia.net]

Shutting off the abs will do just that....shut off the abs. the trany still looks at the sensors wether or not the abs is on or off. A screwed up sensor will cause the center diff on an automatic to lock and unlock  causing a binding sensation. The rear diff as you all know by now, Is a torsen (automatically engages mechanically) and has nothing to do with the abs or its sensors.  Another thing you may want to check is that you have the same size and make tire left to right on the rear wheels. Al
---- Etdmail at cs.com wrote: 
> 
>  Hi Mike,
> 
>  Hope all is well up there in Maine.
> 
>  Have experienced the same condition
>  in my V8Q under the same conditions.
>  In my case - it was not often fortunately.
>  So I had not bothered - to chase the source.
> 
>  However in recalling other posts about 'similar'
>  issues - most felt the most likely cause would
>  be faulty ABS signals @ the wheel sensors.
> 
>  Remedied by cleaning and readjusting during installation
>  Hopefully (cleaned rather than replaced) at Audi prices.
> 
>  Just occurred to me - You might try shutting off the ABS 
>  System on the Dash and see if it makes a difference ??
> 
>  HTH
>  Ed
>  (Boston)
>  
>  BTW .. How is KeyBank to work for?  Saw  Commercial 
>  Realty Lending Position open that looked interesting ..)
>  _______________________________________________
>  In a message dated 2/22/06 8:43:39 AM EST,
>  Michele_Deltergo at KeyBank.com writes:
> >  Message: 8
> >  Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:35:06 -0500
> >  From: Michele_Deltergo at KeyBank.com
> >  Subject: [V8] rear diff lock?
> >  To: v8 at audifans.com
> >  
> >  I am experiencing a rear axle "shudder" very similar to driving/turning 
> >  with the diffs locked.  Symptoms occur only when in reverse and making a 
> >  max lock turn in one direction or the other.  I park on the street and 
> >  back into a driveway to turn the car around and exit the street.  This 
> >  does not happen during tight maneuvering in forward gears.  Ideas?
> >  Mike 
> >  90 V8, 91 200 20V, 81 UrQ
> >  
> >  127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114
> >  
> *****************************************************************************
> >  Message: 9
> >  Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:41:39 -0500
> >  From: "Ingo Rautenberg" <irautenberg at comcast.net>
> >  Subject: Re: [V8] rear diff lock?
> >  To: <v8 at audifans.com>,   <Michele_Deltergo at KeyBank.com>
> >  
> >  Since it's a Torsen, there's nothing you can check except to make sure the
> >  fluid level is there and that the same size tires are on both sides of the
> >  axle and that they're properly inflated. I've had this happen in reverse as
> >  well on occasion, BTW.  I'm assuming you're speaking of the V8 and not the
> >  200, BTW.  If it is the 200, then I'd check for faulty/sticking actuator at
> >  the rear diff.
> >  
> >  I guess it's good that you don't drive to work in reverse ;-)
> >  
> >  Ingo
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