As @1004ron said, the rear axle does disengage. There is a clutch pack Infront of the RDU unit to disconnect the rear axle from the driveshaft. However, the driveshaft is still driven by the engine/PTU and the rear axle is driven by the wheels.
The 2019 refresh added a "disconnect" function in the PTU that disengages the driveshaft, hence the driveshaft would stop rotating once disconnected from both ends.
I had this same issue. It turns out it was the touch panel. I took it to a dealership and it only costed $200 to have them fix it. Mine unfortunately started turning my stereo on in the middle of the night and i would go out to a dead battery.
Isn't the valve supposed to open after filling up? Maybe it’s not doing so (and failed in that way). I know usually they stick to a semi-open position but this case may be different.
You can either see if you can test its actions by connecting whatever voltage controls it (I didn't look it up). And see if it opens-closes correctly. If it doesn't thats your problem. If it does, then check the output of the connector that controls it on the engine, make sure its outputting correctly.
3 years @ 36k is crazy btw. I go 18-20k a year 😅. Lots of idle-time as well - but for the last 3 years I have replaced the purge valve in October or November every year just as it got cold here in New York. Its a different evap code each time too.
Correct, no codes.
Air filter is clean - changed only 4K miles back.
Spark plugs and PCV valve changed 2K miles back.
I'd not suspect any of those considering idle stumble occurs only immediately after gassing up at idle, and then nothing until the next time I gas up.
Exact same symptoms which cleared with a new EVAP valve - just wish I knew the procedure to test the valve, but now leaning towards spending the $70 for a new OEM replacement.
No codes? Besides evap, did you check for a dirty air filter? Any possibility one or more injectors dirty? How many miles on spark plugs? Plug boots in good condition?
The rear drive does disengage on my 2017 Sport and I'd be very surprised if it's changed on the later models.
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