AWD gen 2 CRV - RWD engage only

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Feb 27, 2018 | 03:22 PM

Mfoehrkolb

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AWD gen 2 CRV - RWD engage only

Was in our field today with 6-12" snow maybe more in various places. Started going up a hill in the section and I stopped moving. Opened up the window and only the rear wheels were spinning.

So I backed down the hill and was fine throughout the field and got stuck on a big dip when proceeding forward, would throw it in reverse and feather a clutch a bit and it reversed fine out of the ditch. Took me a few times to proceed forward through it.

Anyone have any idea why the rears would only be engaged? I have done zero diagnostics besides for the drive today, will throw it on jack stands tomorrow but wanted to get some feedback.

Feb 27, 2018 | 04:53 PM

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Re: AWD gen 2 CRV - RWD engage only

My guess would be a broken front axle. I would think you'd have noticed that though.

Feb 27, 2018 | 05:05 PM

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Re: AWD gen 2 CRV - RWD engage only

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My guess would be a broken front axle. I would think you'd have noticed that though.

--- Yeah haha, would definitely notice that. It drives fine, quiet, no weird noises. Just noticed the lack of front wheel engagement due to me getting stuck.