Re: diff locking stays locked !

[Paul Dansereau <ojpdanse@mb.sympatico.ca>]

Bernard Bousson wrote:

> hy everybody,
>
> I'm new to this list and just bought an 86 coupe GT quattro 2,2l 5
> cylinders, the car is running perfect but seems I've a problem with
> the
> the front differential.
>
> I've been playing with the diff switch before buying the car and
> everything was functionning corectly, the front and rear diff engage
> and
> disengage properly.
>
> But now the front diff stays locked (the green light on the dashboard
> keep burning and and you feel it also) I don't know what to do to
> disengage it as the switch doesn't operate anymore. but this not the
> switch because the rear engage and disengage like new.
>
> Does anyone of you have any idea of the problem?
> Is it dangerous to drive with the front diff locked?

Bernard,    Yes it is VERY detrimental to your differetial, and
generally your whole front end, to drive with the diff locked, (actually
it only hurts it when you turn corners, but when do you go anywhere and
not come back?) I had this happen to me with my 93 90q, however all i
did was gently "wiggle" the diff, by turning slightly left and right and
driving slowly ( 10 kmh) and trying the switch as i was moving. I have
used my locking system since then, in a straight line, and haven't had
any trouble.

--
Paul Dansereau
93 90sq (stock as it gets)