Bora 4motion binding up when turning hard lock to left?

[dainese]

It is like all four wheels are fighting each other when turning, almost like having air locked diffs on a four wheel drive, also will i have to take it to a VW Dealer and get raiped in the ass and pay a fortune or could i take it to a good mechanic if so any suggestions for S.E suburbs in Melb

Jake

if its resistance and fouling at all four wheels then sounds like diff.

any good mechanic can work on these cars. they might not specialise in them, but it will get done

my car's last owner had work done at volkspower

[Peter Jones]

If it turns out to be the haldex controller you might consider an upgraded unit. In which case Volkspower as an APR (and therefore Haldex) dealer would probably be a good choice of mechanic

http://www.goapr.com.au/products/haldex.html

Might help you feel bit better than paying a similar amount for stock one from VW.

I had a bit of a quick google about the place and came up with this little gem of information that you might like to try.

For people with this symptom, try pulling up the handbrake just one notch, so the light comes on the dash to show its on, then try the manoevere. If it cures it, then it is the haldex controller only, one notch up disconnects the haldex. If it does not cure it, it is a mechanical issue with the haldex diff.

As a check if haldex is working, s quick start with one notch on the Hbrake should set the front's alight, whereas without it should grip and go..

Handy to remeber if you think you have haldex issues.

It's off an Audi forum so I don't know how applicable it is. LINK

Pete

[dainese]

i would definitely give that test a go.

[dubbed]

Avoid the dealer and go to VolksPower in Burwood.