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Old 28 October 2002, 12:51 PM
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Can anyone tell me, if it's possible/safe/advisable to tow/recover a Golf with the 4Motion/Haldex 4WD system ?

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Old 28 October 2002, 01:15 PM
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Wouldn't risk it myself, the haldex system is dependant on all the wheels turning at approximately the same speed, so unless you are towing it with all four on the ground, I would use a trailer
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the haldex only activates when it senses 15 degrees of spin on the fronts, as long as you aint booting it then cant see a problem tbh!
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well, better to be safe than sorry - still looking for a definitive answer though ...

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And I found it! : http://www.haldex-traction.com/

"
Enhanced Vehicle Driving Comfort and Transparency
– No wind-up during tight cornering and parking
– Optimal traction during acceleration
– No functional problems with tyres having uneven
– wear, pressure or size (mini spare)
– No functional problems towing with one axle lifted
– Transparent actuation
"

From http://www.haldex-traction.com/techn...dimensions.htm

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It's a proper anorak's website as well, my main criticism is of the VW handbook which doesn't go into much detail at all about the Haldex derived 4Motion's limitations wrt being towed.

I think I'll still scam flatbeds for any recovery in future though, as it seems a lot safer than having it dragged behind a truck

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