Rav4 4wd problems

[Neil-NA]

I have a feeling i have a problem with my rav4.1, let me explain

 

When seeting off i can make the car wheelspin, now this is supposed to be full time AWD, i would expect no wheel spin,what could be the problem and what should i check?

[straightsix]

They only use 4wd when needed - even though they are AWD. It's possibly to make the wheels spin until the hubs lock.

 

Taken from an internet post on how the Rav 4 AWD works:

 

"a RAV 4 that has the awd only cruises in fwd but if there is little traction (wheel spin, slip) then the rear wheels will receive torque from the transmission and thus making it awd, this system gives you awd when you need it but fwd when you need mpg"

 

Is this an issue you've just noticed or has it always done it?

Edited September 11, 2012 by straightsix (see edit history)

[Neil-NA]

They only use 4wd when needed - even though they are AWD. It's possibly to make the wheels spin until the hubs lock.

 

Taken from an internet post on how the Rav 4 AWD works:

 

"a RAV 4 that has the awd only cruises in fwd but if there is little traction (wheel spin, slip) then the rear wheels will receive torque from the transmission and thus making it awd, this system gives you awd when you need it but fwd when you need mpg"

 

Is this an issue you've just noticed or has it always done it?

 

Cheers mate i read that exact same statement yesterday, it just confused me as it says its full time 4wd, i need to read up more