Volkswagen & Audi Haldex (AWD) Service DIY!

[@seanbinder8316]

Love how thorough you were with this. Great video

[@thegingerbreadmahn]

Loving all of these DIY videos. Thanks to you I’ve probably saved myself $500-$700 so far in labor. Keep up these videos my guy

[@DArias]

Thank you! I’m super glad to hear that because that’s the point of the video to save money on labor! It’s a killer

[@1968SMM]

Thank you thank you thank you. 2015 Q3 with 100K. Serviced with Audi till 90K and they couldn’t tell me if it was done . Go figure ? I agree with the post who said “best car video ever watched . “‘

[@Wicaeed1]

Nice callout on the $9.99 hand pump from Harbor Freight, worked like a champ and didn't break the bank

[@technoflash516]

One of the best car videos I’ve ever watched

[@DArias]

Much appreciated!

[@chrisstokes5375]

Great video. The algorithms were listening, I'm doing mine tomorrow 😅

[@romanmalagon3115]

Just got a nano grey s3 3 days ago. This channel will be super helpful 😁

[@DArias]

You’ll absolutely enjoy the car! And thank you man! Any questions I’ll be happy to help

[@JHSIGLER]

I'm doing this maintenance this weekend but was iffy about being able to disconnect the bracket that holds the wire harness in place over the drive shaft. Your diy is the second i've seen where they don't disconnect the pump and just leave it hanging. I will try it this way to avoid breaking a tab or possibly snagging the wire on the drive shaft. Does the weight of the pump feel like it might damage the wiring if left hanging from the harness? That's my other issue. I'll still give it a shot.

[@FostFather]

you remind me of myself when I got my focus. I just finished trading over to a 15 S3 and I'm glad that I found your channel! keep up the great work, if you are ever in Miami, let me know :)

[@DArias]

Thank you I really appreciate that! And you’ll love the s3 it’s a great fun car!

[@Alanst1xx]

Bro thanks this is the best how to vid I've watched on how to do this good camera work too

[@bobcross8584]

Killin it as usual man. Awesome video

[@DArias]

Thank you!

[@henrycalderon1063]

Awesome and in depth. Awesome video as always

[@DArias]

Thank you! Always appreciate the kind words

[@HellaMeiste]

Ahh I have to replace the haldex coupling oil soon as as possible to my little S1 2016 before it’s late - I guess it’s Gen 5 haldex and yeah need all the kits from FCPeuro btw thank you so much great video and clear so appreciated:)

[@DArias]

Thank you! I appreciate that! Hopefully you do it yourself it’s a quick easy diy and you’ll save a few hundred

[@lassjackson6311]

Great video! Seems like a simple enough diy

[@DArias]

It’s a super simple thing to do!

[@jeffstebbins9657]

Awesome DIY and great explanation step by step

[@DArias]

Thank you!

[@davenaylor8076]

The O rings are actually two different sizes. Also the fill process is supposed to be done with the car level. You would need to raise the front to achieve this. Having said that, I’m not sure how much more or less fluid would there would be in the unit doing it your way.

[@attocoulomb]

I have seen Haldex part suppliers that say the o-rings are different sizes (by 2mm if I recall correctly). The ones that come from VW in the kit with the bolts seem to both be the same identical size -- about 43.5mm ID, with a 2.5mm cross-section (so 48.5mm OD).

[@mattwright7042]

thx for this. my a3 8p will make a little thud sound sound on accel and esp traction control light comes on. was thinking it may have something wityh the slop in my drivetrain pendulum swinging. it works propper much more often when car and ambient temps warm. this was a well done helpful vid.

[@markscena2550]

Awesome DIY and to be honest this has to be one of your best quality wise video. What camera did you use for this? Image is so clear

[@DArias]

Thanks man! And no joke it’s my GoPro hero 8 lol but I have it setup with the media mod with an external mic and led light attachment and it’s been working great. I’ve tweaked the settings for better video quality and such and it’s been working well

[@dallasmitchell3878]

Haldex fluid didn’t look too bad but always good to change it! And it’s good you let the car run a few times to get the pump to circulate all the fluid around. Any issues after doing it? Have you launched it or done pulls after the service?

[@DArias]

No the fluid looked decent and yes I let it circulate for a decent amount of minutes before moving it. And no I haven’t launched it but the car feels super solid and no spinning in lower gears at 10mph plus .. so all in all no potential headache and success haha

[@KPope-pf8ph]

You state in this video that you will "provide a link to FCP Euro down below"... I have thoroughly searched and did not find the link for the kit. Why? You clearly provide a service to help others. So, why not provide the link to get the parts???

[@ronaldracer8348]

Awesome vid as always

[@DArias]

Thank you so much!

[@saefhindi6184]

Thanks for video. Very helpful. I seen other videos were priming the pump, using OBDeleven tool, after fluid change. What do you think about it ? Tx

[@RazorsEdg3]

Your car wasn't level. You need to drain and fill with all four wheels off ground making sure vehicle is level. Also making sure you use right torque settings for pump bolts and drain plugs.

[@suewilton9711]

Do you put the fill plug in when you need to circulate the fluid??

[@DArias]

You can if you want to be safe. You don’t need to fully tighten though. Just hand tighten

[@bobibest89]

What generation Haldex is this? I have an A3 2006 with gen.2 Haldex. Is the servicing the same?

[@chrisstokes5375]

This was gen 5. It is supposed to be a lifetime item. Dealerships just change the fluid at services then charge for a new pump when it fails. Better to do it yourself and clean the filter. Much cheaper. Gen 4 definitely has a replaceable filter so I imagine earlier systems will.

[@alexmendes9788]

You’re a legend

[@DArias]

You da man vibes

[@S3brandon]

Will you also make a video for the DSG fluid change?

[@DArias]

Eventually yes. At the moment I just don’t need to do one since it was done a few thousand miles before I purchased the car

[@hitmancontracts]

Wait a second, both o-rings on the pump are the same size? I believe they are not the same size. The top one (closest to the tip of the pump) is smaller then the one that goes in the middle of the pump. This information is from either humble mechanic’s channel or deutch auto who are both huge with vw/audi stuff.

[@DArias]

They are the same size o ring both have the same part number. Charles in his video doesn’t change his o rings either as the dealer didn’t have them in the stock. Also Paul in his video doesn’t mention anything on the o rings either

[@Unexpectedperspectivesnow]

Never ever put clothes with the sulphur-smelling oil (gearbox, haldex, differential) in your washing machine. The smell will stick there and never ever go away.

[@Mickhunt]

This is the gen 5 haldex what I can see is just the gen 4 does have a separate filter But is just as simple Also if you do have a haldex system failure when you take the back seat out there are 2 plastic rings one on each side under one mine was on the left,that’s sat in the car, on top of the tank there is a plug, the wires for some reason can break I’ve had 2 now simple fix and can save you thousands Mickhunt UK

[@gutz323]

It doesn't say roughly what year this is for. Is this exactly the same procedure for a 2002 Audi TT?

[@maniirdzjr24]

i did a half service lol. i wasnt able to reach one of the bolts on the pump. i didnt have the proper extension . prob should do it again after a year.

[@DArias]

That’s not an issue tbh.. as long as you had no grinding sounds and no kind of sparkly shavings in the fluid you should be okay. Hell I’ve heard some dealers do the “full” service without doing the pump and filter etc.. I think you’ll be good! That too screw is super tricky to get

[@maniirdzjr24]

@@DArias yeah although I don’t trust my own work the first time .

[@entrrt]

Is your car lowered on springs? From the video looks like you barely have the car lifted up high. Was wondering how high I'd need to get my lowered Golf R to reach the Haldex pump and do the service. TY

[@DArias]

Hey man, so in this video my car was not lowered yet so I had enough room to get it done. If you’re low you’ll most likely need to lift it up more on some good Jack stands

[@DArias]

If you’re a smaller guy you should be able to get by as well though. Took off my cat back on ramps to install my rear sway bar and even though I’m lowered now I’d be able to do the Haldex service still because I’m small enough haha

[@entrrt]

@@DArias Also they're recommending I change the front diff fluid too. That something you'd recommend as well when doing the haldex service? TY

[@adiltaleb8332]

My Kodiaq has only 67k km count, i still get a noise vibration when only turn left or right. They tall me that mainly haldex pompe make it by need to change its oil. Is it right ?

[@steveron3727]

Is there an alternate fluid that can be used besides the oem one?

[@DArias]

Tbh for these cases no matter what I always recommend oem fluid just to be safe

[@spawnneverland5334]

Do you need to lower the car off the stands when you run it?

[@DArias]

Not necessarily as the pump circulates the system when the car is running. Once you check true level 2nd time around fill till it starts dripping out the plug area

[@spawnneverland5334]

@@DArias thanks for the fast reply!

[@LA_Native]

Do you have an oil catch can for either of your vehicles?

[@DArias]

Only car a catch can is on is the mini but the s3 I don’t see a need for one at the moment because I don’t notice much blow by

[@fatmajinbuu112840]

Wow thank you love you

[@poshbit]

Thank you

[@llyodcollins6342]

That cheap pump works wonders

[@DArias]

It really does man lol only like $6

[@brendanbartlett6994]

Gang gang

[@DArias]

You a real one 💯

[@thegingerbreadmahn]

What ramps are those??

[@DArias]

Also these are just regular ramps from harbor freight that work fine or if you have a local autozone they sell really good rhino ramps for under $50 that are totally worth it

[@lapincretin2616]

The filter, the filter, the filter. If there is no filter for 90$, its expensive ! In Europe, oil, bolt, an filter for same price !

[@attocoulomb]

Haldex Gen 5 does not have a filter, just the pump screen that he showed. That o-ring kit from VW costs in the range of $50 (or source your own for $5), the fluid is now $46, the bolts a few dollars.

[@Stephiex1029]

You’re very handsome

[@DArias]

Come for a ride in the s3 sometime you’ll enjoy 😏