Product improvement idea for the H3

[Huck BB62]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
First, let's understand there is a difference between, all-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive, full-time four wheel drive.
In an all-wheel drive system, a small percentage, usually around 10-15 percent is directed to the non-drive wheels. If there is slippage detected, up to 50 percent can be directed to the non-drive wheels. This can be done mechanically or electronically, and the actual percentages can be different depending upon the manufacturer.
The H3 does not have what is known as a all-wheel drive system. It has a full-time four wheel drive. In non-lock, there is 40 percent power to the front, 60 percent to the rear.
Lock the case, and it will go to 50/50.

(We should all know the difference between full-time and part-time four wheel drive.)

As for the initial concern, if GM programmed it to unlock at 45 and someone needed it at 50 (for example), they would be upset.
Hate to sound sarcastic, but that is what the lights are on the dash board for; to signify if you are in open or locked 4-wheel drive operation.
I guess they also expect those who engage 4-wheel lock, know that they have to turn it off.
As for damage, I would bet you did no damage to the case. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The lights on the dashboard are small. One looks the same as the other when you get in after a nights sleep. You start the H3 and drive. I put it in 4lock to minimize the damage on the driveway and park it. I get in in the morning and drive to work. I use 4lock every single day. 99% of the time, every time until today, I remember to put it back when I hit the pavement. It seems funny to me that you get this big screen flash and it's own symbol when you de-activate the traction control but nothing but a wee little light on the next switch over when it's in 4lock. The tire pressure monitor gets all over your dash when it's cold. Leave it in 4lock and drive 85mph, nuttin'.

My tcase works fine, it just sounds louder when I tried it in 4lo lock on the dirt road when I got in the oil field. Time will tell.