W212 4Matic Fuse Disable?
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C350
W212 4Matic Fuse Disable?
Hello Everyone, Based on other forum posts I assume there will be some backlash to this question but I will ask it anyways.
I'm looking to ditch my '12 C350 and I've decided the W212 E550 is the next logical step. Now my dilemma is for tuning purposes I'd really prefer the M278 biturbo engine over the N/A 5.5 from the Pre-LCI. HOWEVER the 4Matic became the only option with the introduction of the 4.7. Now I personally am a big fan of a good burnout and a drift here and there. AWD is not so great at that.
My Question being; does anyone have a way to disable the 4Matic system temporarily? short of physically dropping the front driveshaft. Ideally there'd be a simple fuse pull or something equivalent to "XDelete" For BMWs.
Appreciate any feedback, Positive or negative
I'm looking to ditch my '12 C350 and I've decided the W212 E550 is the next logical step. Now my dilemma is for tuning purposes I'd really prefer the M278 biturbo engine over the N/A 5.5 from the Pre-LCI. HOWEVER the 4Matic became the only option with the introduction of the 4.7. Now I personally am a big fan of a good burnout and a drift here and there. AWD is not so great at that.
My Question being; does anyone have a way to disable the 4Matic system temporarily? short of physically dropping the front driveshaft. Ideally there'd be a simple fuse pull or something equivalent to "XDelete" For BMWs.
Appreciate any feedback, Positive or negative
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2010 E350 4Matic
Unlike more recent Audis I don't think there is any electronic engagement or disengagement for the 4matic system The transmission feeds a transfer case which feeds the front and rear differentials. All mechanical.
