Originally posted by Red92784:
How the hell does it work? The manual says that it engages the transfer case but does not spin the front wheels untill the rear wheels loose traction. It sounds to me like it has both a front and rear locker. But I cant find any info about it anywhere. Im just curious because its going to start snowing soon and I need to know if I can trust the 4WD to automaticly kick in if I need it, or if I need to rely on myself to push the button.

Im confoosed.



This is common. Most AWD cars thesedays aren't full-time (with the exception of Subaru which is all full-time AWD)

The MazdaSpeed6 uses it, the EVO uses it, the Skyline use it -- all cars that rely on quick, reliable, and effective AWD engagement. You can trust the system.

If you'd like very detailed specifics on how the MazdaSpeed6 system functions here's a link to scans from the Factory Service Manual regarding every detail on its' functionality:

http://forum.mazda6tech.com/viewtopic.php?t=4221

2003 Mazda6s 3.0L MTX Webpage 2004 Mazda3s 2.3L ATX