Hello all, I have recently bought an '05 TW LS AWD. What I would like to know is is the AWD system AWD all of the time (as in Subaru) or only when required (like in the snow)? Maybe someone could give me a quick rundown on how it works exactly? Cheers all.....

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4969350_allwheel-drive-work.html

Thanks Dingers but the link doesn't really answer my question. I know how AWD systems work, however there are a number of different ways they are setup to work. What I mean is Subaru uses an AWD all of the time but the Nissan GTR uses the ATESSA system which was only part time AWD, for the majority of the time (ie driving sensibly, which wouldn't be easy in a GTR) the GTR is RWD. So where does the Magna AWD system fit in?? AWD all of the time or FWD most of the time and AWD only when necessary?......

The AWD setup, dubbed QuadTec AWD System, takes advantage of a rear LSD and a viscous coupling system and splits the torque even-Stevens 50:50 between the front and rear axles.

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/xrt_magna-awd.htm

Full time AWD in other words.

AWD is working all the time.

However, the centre viscous coupling can split torque front and back due to traction and the rear diff can also split torque left and right.

Yep, 50/50 and it shuffles power around quite well when traction is a bit iffy.
Just be careful in the wet with low tread on tyres. It's very rear end happy if you're keen on the accelerator.

welcome to the AWD team! :)

you have an open front diff, viscous coupled centre diff and limited slip rear diff. I'm looking everywhere for info on what kind of LSD (as in clutch type or torsen) as well as how many ways the diff is (1-way, 1.5 way or 2-way although last one is unlikely). If www.autospeed.com.au is to be trusted then the driveline shares components of Evo-6, Evo-6.5 (diffs) and Evo-7 GTA (gearbox). How true those stats are I'm not sure.

I would assume that the rear LSD would be a Viscous 1 way lsd. Possibily even a 1.5.

AWD verada's used evo components in them for sure.......easier to use these than develope specialized parts for a low volume car.

on one part they say that this can be done but how and were

The traction control isn't too intrusive either and can toggled on and off.


The AWD setup, dubbed QuadTec AWD System, takes advantage of a rear LSD and a viscous coupling system and splits the torque even-Stevens 50:50 between the front and rear axles.

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/xrt_magna-awd.htm

Full time AWD in other words.

on one part they say that this can be done but how and were

The traction control isn't too intrusive either and can toggled on and off.

What traction control & how does it get toggled on/off? I've never seen one with a traction control button, unless it's a VRX AWD only item?

yeah same here i have the Series 2 VR-X AWD and there is no on or off button

What traction control & how does it get toggled on/off? I've never seen one with a traction control button, unless it's a VRX AWD only item?
That's because there is no traction control system. No AWD ever did, but then I'm sure you already knew that Al ;)

Only auto-box equipped Magnas came with TCL

That's because there is no traction control system. No AWD ever did, but then I'm sure you already knew that Al ;)
lol i kinda knew that but still felt like asking :) :)

Only auto-box equipped Magnas came with TCL
More importantly auto-box FWD Magna's. The TCL system on an AWD Magna would only be there to gather dust.

According to the workshop manual it was a factory option only.