Hi, after extensive research I have found out that my Impreza has been running on FWD for over 2 years now, and as per the manual says, it should only be used when the rear tires are flat. Local mechanics put in a fuse in the FWD port without my consent. What should I do? (The AWD light is lit on my cluster)

So the AWD light has been on for two years then...?

Interesting - older models had an FWD light come on when the fuse was in the FWD holder.

See attached.

 

Remove the fuse under the hood, and see what happens.....might want to verify you still have a driveline/drive shaft but I believe that's what helps keep the fluid in the center diff, so you'd have bigger issues w/out that.

 

I'd also do a full ATF replace. Depending on miles and maintenance history - I don't recommend a FLUSH of the ATF - just drain and replace 3 times - with a short drive in between each refill.

Edited February 9, 20179 yr by wtdash

what would you do if someone left your trunk open? 
probably close it. 

 

what would you do if someone left your door open?

probably close it. 

 

what would you do if someone turned your radio off?
probably turn it back on. 

 

 Local mechanics put in a fuse in the FWD port without my consent. What should I do? 

 

Remove it. 

Thank you!

@golucky66, yes. Two years.

If you experience a binding sensation when making sharp turns on dry pavement then the fuse may have been installed to cover up an issue.

 

But hopefully it was just a mistake or oversight.