posted 01 May, 2002 12:34 AM
Hello everyone! I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice about this problem that just seemed to crop up.
I'm driving on the freeway and then suddenly it seems like I have a lot less power. This happens randomly, lasts for about 5 minutes, and then goes away. It has happened about 4 times now, twice on one of the trips. The car is warmed up during this time and I don't notice anything else prior to or after the event. It just seems like a loss of power. I can step on the gas and the RPMs climb without a substantial increase in speed. I don't loose complete power and I don't slow down; just that if I try to pass somebody, it feels like I have about 300 horses less.
Am I misfiring or did one of the cylinders stop firing? I didn't hear any sounds or popping to indicate a misfire. Could a spark plug have come loose or wire get frayed? I didn't notice anything when I opened up the engine bay, but since it is a transient problem, a loose wire could be plausible. Suggestions?? Anything would help! Thanks in advance!
NiravSS
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2000 SS #6471 Onyx Black Hardtop A4 All GM Options, No SLP Options SLP STB, Zaino, more after I pay off college!
[ 01 May 2002: Message edited by: NiravSS ]
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posted 01 May, 2002 04:30 AM
Do you have an automatic? If so, and you're increasing RPM without going any where, I'd suggest the problem is in the tranny somewhere or the tourque converter.
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posted 01 May, 2002 09:56 AM
If its a stickshift, sounds like a slipping clutch. If its an automatic, sounds like an internal trans problem. The engine is reving , but the vehicle speed is not increasing. Thats showing that the drive power is getting lost due to slippage someplace in the transmission area. You may have to go to a transmission shop,and have them scan the bcm for the trans to check its operation (if its an auto).
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posted 01 May, 2002 12:51 PM
I'm sorry, I forgot to post the fact that my SS is an A4. So, it may be a tranny problem. I'll definitely have them check that out. Thanks!
Also, how often does the fuel filter have to be replaced? I don't recall the last time I did that.
Thanks again!
NiravSS
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