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Hey guys i was just wondering if anyone had any idea how to disable the ATESSA system to lock it to RWD. I've heard rumours its as simple as removing a fuse but i can't find the information i need to guide me. I only what this to be temprorary as i've become fond of the AWD system but what a chance to drive it as a RWD car before i change my tyres lol

any help would be greatly appreciated, as would links to any similar threads.

cheers

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R32 just yank the fuse, R33/R34/Stagea is different and there are different ways which some will tell you wont cause damage and some will tell you will, but sure fire way is to just remove the front drive shaft, and put back in when you want awd goodness :laugh:

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Its under the dash....does 4wd and ABS, so its not fun doing high speed braking with it pulled out....

just run a switch to flick it on and off, makes it easy, but be careful doing so, usually ya gotta turn off the car to change between 4wd and 2wd or aparently you can do damage to the atessa...or atleast flick it on idle

Jez

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theres a fuse under my bonnet saying "ptc heater/4wd"

Thats the one! yank it out - instand 2wd. Have done this many times (i own a r32 yes) doesnt hurt anything all is good. Makes it easy if you have access to only a 2wd dyno which i why i pulled it out.

Have fun! :D

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  • 6 months later...

The fuse under the bonnet is for the attessa motor, pulling it shouldn't kill abs. (doesn't appear to on mine anyways)

The fuse under the dash is for the control unit, this kills abs cos it is also the abs module.

7yphon:

dirtgarage has a group buy running for an easy to install harness to do just that.. in the group buy section. If you have to ask how, it might be better that you go that way.

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