How to Check the All Wheel Drive on an Audi TT

From the 1980s when it conquered the rally circuit with the Audi Quattro, Audi has a fabled history of all-wheel drive cars. Audi's more recent batch of vehicles follow in this legacy, and many also boast advanced all-wheel drive systems. If you are getting your vehicle straight from the factory, then you can be sure it has been well tested. However, if you are buying second-hand, test to ensure the all-wheel drive system is functioning as it should.

Instructions

1

Slide a floor jack underneath the front of the car, after applying the parking brake. Raise the vehicle until both front wheels are slightly clear off the ground -- only a matter of inches, so it will not be hazardous if the vehicle rolls off the jack.

2

Enter the vehicle, close the door and start the engine. Now release the parking brake and place the transmission in first gear. Apply a tiny bit of power and if the all-wheel drive system of your Audi is working, then the car will attempt to move forward, propelled by the still-grounded rear wheels.

3

Set the parking brake and get out of the car after turning the engine off.

4

Remove the jack and place it under the rear of the car. Now, the rear wheels should be slightly aloft.

5

Repeat Step 2, except this time, if your Audi's all-wheel drive system is engaged, the car should creep forward via the front wheels, as the system is telling the car that is where the traction is this time.

6

Turn off the engine and set the parking brake. Remove the jack, safe in the knowledge, if it worked, that your Audi is in full-working order.