If the "flare" is the result of a poorly engaged clutch or clutches, say as a result of low ATF pump pressure(***), then premature failure of the/those clutches would be the expected result… (View Post)

The stearing wheel rotation sensor is an "incremental" encoder (as opposed to an absolute position encoder) and as such will recalibrate itself, possibly even as you drive along. If you're … (View Post)

AWD = a form of part-time 4WD that automatically engages the opposite drive wheels but only in conditions wherein the surface is deemed, determined, to be of a nature that would not result in a signi… (View Post)

First, there is NO such thing as a full-time AWD/4WD system. The HL was/is and remains a ONE-WHEEL drive system, there fully open diff'ls, front, center, and rear. It can be called AWD since when a w… (View Post)

For the HL, including the 2011, disabling TC would have only made matters worse since absent TC activation the HL with three simple open diff'ls becomes a ONE-WHEEL drive vehicle. TC, Traction Contro… (View Post)