A funny thing happened on the way to the forum

[imafordboi69]

We got a our second good snowfall this weekend, but it was the first time i had driven our 2007 AWD edge in the snow. We had left a restaurant and went to a friends house, and when we got to the friends house i noticed a burnt transmission fluid smell. I know the traction light blinked on and the front wheels were pulling, but iv never smelled this smell from the car before. It doesn't seem to have done it since that one time, but should i be concerned? Also, is the car always AWD, or is it rear wheel drive until the front wheels are needed?

[bbf2530]

We got a our second good snowfall this weekend, but it was the first time i had driven our 2007 AWD edge in the snow. We had left a restaurant and went to a friends house, and when we got to the friends house i noticed a burnt transmission fluid smell. I know the traction light blinked on and the front wheels were pulling, but iv never smelled this smell from the car before. It doesn't seem to have done it since that one time, but should i be concerned? Also, is the car always AWD, or is it rear wheel drive until the front wheels are needed?

 

Hi imaford. :D As with anytime you are worried about an odor or leak, check under your car for any leaking fluids. Or if you are still under Warranty, bring it in for diagnosis.

 

If not under Warranty, check it yourself and next time it is in for maintenance have the Tech check for any leaks. There are some isolated cases of the AWD PTU unit developing a leak, but it is impossible to tell whether this is the issue in your situation.

 

Your Edge is a FWD based AWD system. So it is mainly FWD until the AWD system senses slippage. This is a simplified answer. For more detail concerning the AWD system it would be best to check your Owners Manual.

 

Hope this information helps.

 

Good luck. :beerchug:

Edited December 15, 2009 by bbf2530

[wwest]

We got a our second good snowfall this weekend, but it was the first time i had driven our 2007 AWD edge in the snow. We had left a restaurant and went to a friends house, and when we got to the friends house i noticed a burnt transmission fluid smell. I know the traction light blinked on and the front wheels were pulling, but iv never smelled this smell from the car before. It doesn't seem to have done it since that one time, but should i be concerned? Also, is the car always AWD, or is it rear wheel drive until the front wheels are needed?

 

If you still have warranty coverage and considering the failure rate, seeming failure rate, of the PTO in this vehicle I would suggest getting the car to the dealer POST-HASTE.