In a message dated 98-11-25 03:03:55 EST, Modl6971@AOL.COM writes:

> PS.  How long does it take for your rear locking diff to unlock. While
>  driving straight, sometimes mine take forever. Most of the time I have to
> pull the knob out a couple of times and then back in again to get it to
unlock.

I've had best success at shorter locking and unlocking times by driving in a
slight arc.  I theorize that there needs to be a little differential action
for the locking mechanism to become alligned properly befor locking or
unlocking.  Despite VW's advice to "drive straight ahead", if my theory is
right, driving exactly straight on a smooth surface and both axles move at the
same pace and will never bring the mechanism into allignment.  I use a
consistant, slight arc and "think" my lock / unlock times are shorter.  Never
really tested it, could just be placebo effect. :)

Regards,
Jim Davis