Everything You Need to Know About the Haldex All-Wheel Drive System

Haldex is the standard intelligent all-wheel drive system found on a variety of Volkswagen Automotive Group models, but is most associated with current-generation cars using VW's MQB platform. The current, fifth-generation Haldex system is designed to be the least complex yet, featuring the fewest number of components to make maintenance as simple as possible.
Volkswagen/Audi Vehicles that Use the Haldex System:
- Audi A3 8V 2014-PRESENT 1.8 TFSIÂ
- Audi A3 8V 2014-PRESENT 2.0 TFSIÂ
- Audi S3 8V 2015-Current 2.0TÂ
- Audi TT MK3 2016-Current 2.0TÂ
- Audi TTS MK3 2016-Current 2.0TÂ
- Audi MK2 TTRS 2009-2014 2.5T
- Â Audi RS3 2017-Current 2.5 Turbo
- Â Volkswagen 2018-Current Tiguan MQB 2.0L TurboÂ
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018 - Current 2.0tÂ
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018 - Current 3.6L VR6Â
- Volkswagen MK7 Golf Alltrack 2017-Present 1.8 TurboÂ
- Volkswagen MK7 Golf R 2015-2017 2.0 Turbo
- Â Volkswagen MK7 Golf Wagon 2015-Present 1.8T TSIÂ
- Volkswagen MK7.5 Facelift Golf-R 2018-Present 2.0L Turbo
Common Problems with Generation 5 Haldex AWD Systems:
- 131599 – All Wheel Drive Clutch – U0114 00 [009] – No Communication (typically ECU fault)
- 131599 – Control Module for All Wheel Drive Clutch – C1113 07 Intermittent error (typically ECU fault)
- 16670 – All-Wheel Drive – C1113 07 [008] – Mechanical Failure (typically pump type fault)
- 16671 – Pump for Haldex Clutch – C1112 04 [008] Internal System Fault (typically pump type fault)
- 16671 – Haldex clutch pump Faulty – C1112 04 passive/sporadic (typically pump type fault)
- 16668 – Pump for Haldex Clutch C1112 07 [008] – Mechanical Failure Intermittent (typically pump type fault)
- C111307 – Mechanical Malfunction – Passive / Sporadic (typically blocked pump, clean out and relearn)
(from Haldex UK)
How to Maintain your Haldex-equipped Volkswagen Product:
Volkswagen/Audi recommends servicing the Haldex all-wheel drive system every 30,000 miles.Â
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- MK7 Haldex Service Kit (w Tool)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Haldex Fluid Pump Tool                                                            Â
- Haldex Pump                                                               Â
- Haldex Pump Seal Kit                                                        Â
- Haldex Fluid                                                                Â
- Haldex Fill Plug                                                             Â
- Haldex Drain Plug
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Video Tutorial: How to Perform an AWD MK7 Haldex Service:
Helpful Links and Related Tutorials:
- How Haldex (AWD) All Wheel Drive Works -VIDEO                                 Â
- History of the Haldex AWD System -VIDEO                                        Â
- How to Service an AWD Haldex Audi TT/ Mk4 R32 -VIDEOÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Askdap Episode 78 | Haldex Tuning and Metal Shavings in my Engine -VIDEO
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