I read the original entry last night but didn't have a chance to reply. I'm very happy to see that my fellow moderator deleted the next few entries. If we see something like that again we might be deleting a few members too!
So, back to the original question.... I take it that WisJim is not the original owner of the van. The AWD system used on the 2011+ is a part time / on-demand system. Most members have found this AWD system to be pretty effective, although maybe not as fast to kick in as the Gen-II van's full time AWD (which was somewhat functionally similar to the system used by Subaru).
But there have been a number of complaints about engagement clutch failure that results in no rear axle connection. This might further confound the Stability / Traction Control system operation because it's sending instructions for AWD operation but doesn't know why it's still operating as FWD only. So it might be worth getting it checked out.
So, back to the original question.... I take it that WisJim is not the original owner of the van. The AWD system used on the 2011+ is a part time / on-demand system. Most members have found this AWD system to be pretty effective, although maybe not as fast to kick in as the Gen-II van's full time AWD (which was somewhat functionally similar to the system used by Subaru).
But there have been a number of complaints about engagement clutch failure that results in no rear axle connection. This might further confound the Stability / Traction Control system operation because it's sending instructions for AWD operation but doesn't know why it's still operating as FWD only. So it might be worth getting it checked out.
