Hi all,
I've been experiencing a problem once in a while and would really appreciate any thoughts;
Whilst the car is no probs in normal conditions, Occasionaly when doing a kickdown, the revs drop to 2000 and then wont go above - the car still drives but keeps a consistent max speed and 2k revs even if I hold my foot to the floor, usually about 30 mph.
If I keep driving in this go-slow mode, it can sometimes clear up after 10 seconds or so, but other times wont go away.
no warning lights or faults show on db.
When the prob happens & I pull over, the engine idles around the usual 1k but bobbles about a bit & dips below threatening to fade out but rarely does. (usually idles fine). If I rev it the revs get stuck at around 2000, maybe a little above, but wont go over however hard the accelerator is pushed.
If I do a quick turn off & restart the engine, it idles, revs & drives fine.
I've noticed it is more frequent if I kickdown very soon after starting the engine from cold - and it is less likely to happen after ive been driving for a while, but having said that it can happen any time, & could be my imagination.
Something else I have noticed but not sure if connected - occasional the engine is sluggish through 2-3000revs then has no probs shooting up beyond 3000. The way it fights through to break free above 3000 revs and then lets loose gives the feeling like a blockage in a pipe offering resistance then clearing (not that it is that..just the sensation it gives)
I should probably add that im actually a fairly slow & considerate driver, its not like i do the kickdowns that often, so the car can be used fine for long periods of time withot knowing there is a prob, changes up and down the gears just fine - even when giving it some boot, but when you know theres an issue, it makes me want to test it...also today pulling onto the motorway got stuck at 60mph,
Obviously quite concerned it could be a pricey gearbox job, would make my day if it could all be put down to a faulty MAF, fingers very crossed, any thoughs? many thanks
I've been experiencing a problem once in a while and would really appreciate any thoughts;
Whilst the car is no probs in normal conditions, Occasionaly when doing a kickdown, the revs drop to 2000 and then wont go above - the car still drives but keeps a consistent max speed and 2k revs even if I hold my foot to the floor, usually about 30 mph.
If I keep driving in this go-slow mode, it can sometimes clear up after 10 seconds or so, but other times wont go away.
no warning lights or faults show on db.
When the prob happens & I pull over, the engine idles around the usual 1k but bobbles about a bit & dips below threatening to fade out but rarely does. (usually idles fine). If I rev it the revs get stuck at around 2000, maybe a little above, but wont go over however hard the accelerator is pushed.
If I do a quick turn off & restart the engine, it idles, revs & drives fine.
I've noticed it is more frequent if I kickdown very soon after starting the engine from cold - and it is less likely to happen after ive been driving for a while, but having said that it can happen any time, & could be my imagination.
Something else I have noticed but not sure if connected - occasional the engine is sluggish through 2-3000revs then has no probs shooting up beyond 3000. The way it fights through to break free above 3000 revs and then lets loose gives the feeling like a blockage in a pipe offering resistance then clearing (not that it is that..just the sensation it gives)
I should probably add that im actually a fairly slow & considerate driver, its not like i do the kickdowns that often, so the car can be used fine for long periods of time withot knowing there is a prob, changes up and down the gears just fine - even when giving it some boot, but when you know theres an issue, it makes me want to test it...also today pulling onto the motorway got stuck at 60mph,
Obviously quite concerned it could be a pricey gearbox job, would make my day if it could all be put down to a faulty MAF, fingers very crossed, any thoughs? many thanks
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