Q: "AWD is disabled" message after brakes/rotors replaced
The day after having the brakes and rotors replaced, the message appeared: “AWD is disabled.” The mechanic told me that this message has nothing to do with the brake and rotor replacements. However, a dealership told me that it very well could be connected and that the mechanic might have used the wrong rotors. He said that the rotors should be “reluctor” rotors. What would you suggest for this?
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