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#12 of 13 4WD Question on 2000 CRV EX by grafzeppelin Nov 02, 2008 (9:15 pm)
Here's a question. I have a 2000 CRV EX standard transmission and I have never felt, nor otherwise had any indication that the 4WD system has engaged. I used to drive a company Ford Explorer which had 4WD, and the 4WD was engaged whenever a push-button on the dash was depressed (After pressing the button I would sometimes hear a "thunk", but always the "4WD" light would illuminate when in 4WD mode). I understand that the CRV has "Real-Time" 4WD, and has no push-button nor any manual method to engage the 4WD, but I have never felt anything to indicate the system was engaged. I am certain that it has 4WD capability, since it has the rear differential and drive-shaft, rear CV joints, etc. Anyone care to take a stab at this one? Replies to this message: blueiedgod (Nov 03, 2008 12:32 pm)
#13 of 13 Re: 4WD Question on 2000 CRV EX [grafzeppelin] by blueiedgod Nov 03, 2008 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: grafzeppelin (Nov 02, 2008 9:15 pm) Go out on a snow or ice covered parking lot. Turn the steering wheel to the left or right, clutch-in, rev up the engine, and release the clutch. If differential is working you should go into oversteer.   Honda has a procedure to check differential functionality. I don't remember the exact procedure, but it is soemthing like this:   Lift the vehicle, you can use jack stands in the home setting. Start her up, put her in gear and see if all 4 wheels are turning. Then play with the parking brake to see if the engine stalls. If it stalls, then AWD is working.

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