AWD and Active Torque Control

[FoMoCoSHO]

I can understand that you can send power to the rear via the torque coupling. But the drive shaft is driven by the PTU and the PTU is driven by the right side cv shaft. So how would you send LESS power to the front and more to the rear if the rear is driven by the front?
Unless there's some kind of active braking involved like in the Acura's SHAWD which I don't think the 13+ have.

They do...

"Nothing much has changed in the powertrain department (nothing needed to), but another alleged dynamic enhancement is an electronic torque-vectoring system, wherein light brake pressure on an inside wheel during acceleration out of a curve is meant to shunt some torque through the open differential to the outside wheel"

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1203_2013_ford_taurus_sho_first_drive/#ixzz3c0j4FLpE

[SHOdded]

Good clip!  Though it might be different at brake launch if the logic compensates.

[glock-coma]

That's funny. In the article they actually reference it to the Acura's SHAWD, 
I stand corrected.

[glock-coma]

Another question, does the torque vectoring turn off when you activate track mode? Or turn the traction control completely off?

[TimmyATL]

I think one way to know is to access the AWD module and monitor the ATC  PID (paramiter identification) and see if it is a On/Off display or a percentage and do a pull and see what it reads. I do not think you can monitor the wheel speed sensors from this module so you will half to listen to the front tires for spin and seat of your pants feel when launching. Then command the ATC PID to 100% and repeat to see what happens or goes snap/crackle or pop LOL. The only way I see how this can be done is with Ford IDS software. I just started this topic to see if anyone was thinking the same thing I was. Fodd for thought

[FoMoCoSHO]

I think one way to know is to access the AWD module and monitor the ATC  PID (paramiter identification) and see if it is a On/Off display or a percentage and do a pull and see what it reads. I do not think you can monitor the wheel speed sensors from this module so you will half to listen to the front tires for spin and seat of your pants feel when launching. Then command the ATC PID to 100% and repeat to see what happens or goes snap/crackle or pop LOL. The only way I see how this can be done is with Ford IDS software. I just started this topic to see if anyone was thinking the same thing I was. Fodd for thought

Troubleshooting AWD binding consists of commanding 90%  torque to the ATC through IDS then driving in a circle....

[TimmyATL]

Yes I understand PPT A  in section 308-07A Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems. I was just wondering if anyone has thought to see if commanding the ATC on and doing a brake boost lauch would get the car to hook better than it already does or lauch harder.

[FoMoCoSHO]

"The stability-control system can send 100% of the available torque to the front or rear wheels if needed."

http://articles.sae.org/10803/

[FoMoCoSHO]

The above article and the experiences with the shiny new gauge lead me to believe we did receive the upgraded JTekt in 2013

http://www.jtekt-na.com/assets/ce/Documents/%28D1002ex%29%20ITCC%20-%20Intelligent%20Tourque%20Controlled%20Coupling.pdf

I emailed them with specific questions but have yet to hear back.

[sunwolf]

I think one way to know is to access the AWD module and monitor the ATC  PID (paramiter identification) and see if it is a On/Off display or a percentage and do a pull and see what it reads. I do not think you can monitor the wheel speed sensors from this module so you will half to listen to the front tires for spin and seat of your pants feel when launching. Then command the ATC PID to 100% and repeat to see what happens or goes snap/crackle or pop LOL. The only way I see how this can be done is with Ford IDS software. I just started this topic to see if anyone was thinking the same thing I was. Fodd for thought

I tried commanding the AWD clutch using forscan. It turned my AWD off completely no matter what percentage I set it to. The car really lights them up with only FWD.

[SHOnUup]

I think one way to know is to access the AWD module and monitor the ATC  PID (paramiter identification) and see if it is a On/Off display or a percentage and do a pull and see what it reads. I do not think you can monitor the wheel speed sensors from this module so you will half to listen to the front tires for spin and seat of your pants feel when launching. Then command the ATC PID to 100% and repeat to see what happens or goes snap/crackle or pop LOL. The only way I see how this can be done is with Ford IDS software. I just started this topic to see if anyone was thinking the same thing I was. Fodd for thought

I tried commanding the AWD clutch using forscan. It turned my AWD off completely no matter what percentage I set it to. The car really lights them up with only FWD.

I need video proof Mike...seeing is believing...lol

Rich

[sunwolf]

Maybe one weekend if we run into eachother.

[SHOnUup]

Maybe one weekend if we run into eachother.

Just messing with ya...I'm thinking Milan soon.

Rich

[wasinger3000]

"Other enhancements include auxiliary oil coolers and a double-size radiator compared to the consumer models' as well as special heavy-duty shocks, springs,"

Wonder if I could get my hands on those shocks.

[sunwolf]

Maybe one weekend if we run into eachother.

Just messing with ya...I'm thinking Milan soon.

Rich

I need to get my downpipes sorted first. I was going to take the car to LME on Saturday but they haven't called me back to let me make an appointment yet.