I did what you suggested, removed the #23 fuse from the rear panel and took it for a drive. It started to make a noise similar to the noise a childs bike would make with playing cards clicking on the spokes of their rim. People were turning their heads to look at me so it must have been noisier than...

That definitely makes sense. I will do that now. If the Haldex ran dry, would it be just the pump that would be bad?

Hi Everyone. I was backing out of my driveway this morning and heard a distinct whumping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. I had assumed something was wrong with the parking brake shoes as I didn't get the same sound driving forward. Took the parking brake shoes out (one of the retainer spr...

Ok, PCV system is done. Camshaft seals front and rear replaced. Timing belt/water pump replaced with a new exhaust VVT hub as well. And new VVT solenoids for intake and exhaust. Runs fine as far as I can tell. Drove it for about 20 min adding coolant as the system burped. Now the issue is the instru...

Hi everyone. One morning I was starting my car to let it warm up. Has 140k miles. It was maybe 10 deg out, and let it idle for about 10 minutes. When I went outside to leave, there was a strong oil smoke coming from the exhaust. I got in and took off to work. Behind me was a smoke cloud I thought on...