Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) uses ABS sensors on the driven wheels to determine if one wheel if spinning faster than the others. It uses the ABS system to momentarily apply braking to balance out the traction needs of the driven wheels.
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What is VW Electronic differential lock?
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) uses ABS sensors on the driven wheels to determine if one wheel if spinning faster than the others. It uses the ABS system to momentarily apply braking to balance out the traction needs of the driven wheels.
What does the differential lock button do?
By engaging the diff-lock, whether it be factory standard or fitted after-market, the diff is “locked” and begins to drive both wheels evenly. This allows not only the wheel without traction to continue to spin in the hope of gaining traction, but more importantly, begins to drive the well-grounded wheel.
When should I use differential lock?
When should I use diff-locks?
- Your progress is likely to be impaired by having a wheel on the axle with lockers spin, for example a rutted hill climb or some muddy ruts.
- Descending a rutted hill where one wheel is likely to be in the air or lose traction; and.
What is the difference between the limited slip and electronic locking rear diffs?
Limited slip differentials provide your vehicle with the best traction around. Locking differentials might give you good traction too, but the traction that you will experience with limited slip differentials is better. For starters, they will make it easier to turn on roads which are slippery and wet.
How does electronic differential work?
When cornering, the inner and outer wheels rotate at different speeds, because the inner wheels describe a smaller turning radius. The electronic differential uses the steering wheel command signal and the motor speed signals to control the power to each wheel so that all wheels are supplied with the torque they need.
How do I turn off diff lock?
Have you tried that? unplug the vacuum hose from the diff. Drive in reverse making left right left right turns. That should disengage it.
Is traction control better than diff lock?
Ultimately a diff lock vs traction control is a personal decision. If you really need the extra traction you can’t go past a diff lock (or two). Traction control is certainly a lot better than completely open differentials!
How fast can you drive with your diff locked?
Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph) when the differential is locked. Do not keep driving with the differential lock switch on.
Do you really need a limited slip differential?
If you had the more common open differential, it would not be able to reduce slippage as you make hard turns. That is why it’s a huge benefit to use a limited-slip differential if you live in areas which commonly get snow, rain, mud, ice, and other nasty road conditions.