My 2001 b5 comes equipped with electronic differential lock (EDL). I don't find this feature very useful as it just seems to get in the way. It seems to do nothing other than prevent me from launching properly and keep me from intentionally losing traction. It's very important to me that I'm able to launch properly, and it just doesn't seem possible with EDL getting in the way. I'm open to suggestions on why I shouldn't disable it, but I'm pretty sure I want it gone. If I understand correctly, this feature just applies the brakes to whichever wheel(s) the ABS notices is slipping. The only useful application I can think of for this would be if the car is stuck somewhere and I needed to get some traction without allowing any of the wheels to slip.

I know that EDL is part of the ABS system and I've heard that EDL can't operate without a functioning ABS module. I think ABS is useful for typical everyday driving but I'd also like to be able to drive without it if need be.

So my question is, can/should I completely disable my EDL? if so, then how can I do it without adverse consequences or a CEL? I'd also like to install an ABS on/off switch, so I'm thinking it may be best to do all this together. I'm guessing the ABS switch would disable the EDL too, but the problem is if I want to loose traction but still want ABS. Would I be able to turn the ABS on and off without restarting the car? If so, would it be harmful to keep switching back and forth between on and off while driving?

 

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