[V8] Scrubbing wheel on tight turns.

[Tony and Lillie]

Sounds like your center differential is locking up. If the speeds are 
different on the wheels, it electronically locks. I'd probably start by 
cleaning the ABS wheels and sensors for the ABS on each wheel.

Tony Hoffman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Kalbskopf" <gbmarc at cox.net>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 5:03 PM
Subject: [V8] Scrubbing wheel on tight turns.


> Gradually I have become aware that one wheel is scuffing as I make
> tightish turns.
> It feels like the inside rear tire and it seems much more pronounced
> from cold.
> Sort of  like a go-cart with a fixed axle.
> I'm not sure if it's connected, but the ABS-OFF light comes on
> shortly afterwards. I then thwack the switch on the center console a
> couple of times and the light goes out until the next turn.
> Anyone have some advice on this one?
>
> PS. IF you get the right answer I'll let you have a go at my "Why is
> the power steering stiff at slow speeds on right turns" problem too!!
>
> Mark K
> VA
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