I drive a 1999 VW Cabrio. Overall, a solid car, but I do have these problems and need advice before taking to a mechanic...
1. I need to heat up the car for at least 3 minutes in the morning, if not, when I accelerate, it revs up the engine, but, stalls for a second, then jolts forward. If I happen to be on a steep incline, it reverses when I put my foot off the brake (bad if someone's behind you), and when I quickly accelerate, it jolts so fast the tires screech... But once the engine warms up, everything runs smooth (sometimes)..
2. On the freeway, 4th gear going 70mph. I slow down and the rpm quickly drops to 10. Hit the gas again, rpm shoots up to 70-80 and engine just revs..
3. If I am stopped, then hit the gas once it's a green, sometimes it takes time to change gears until i put my foot of the gas, then switches to the next gear...
Alot of questions, hope you can honestly answer... Thanks so much!!
2007-02-21 04:12:33 · 6 answers · asked by cbleon_99 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sorry to say it sounds like you may need a new transmission if the fluid level isn't low. Maybe an electronic control problem of some sort which could affect your transmission shifting. If you need a new transmission, my advice is not to let a local garage rebuild the one you have. Instead, price out a new remanufactured transmission through VW or http://www.jasperengines.com However, the total cost will probably be about $3500 installed. You should get a 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty.
2007-02-21 04:31:19 · answer #1 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a vacuum leak to me. A vacuum leak will allow air to enter the engine behind the throttle body, which will make the engine accelerate uncontrolled. With the engine running, do you hear a hissing sound? I know the engine is loud when it revs that high, but check around for a hissing sound with the engine running. It could be that the mechanic simply plugged a vacuum line back in and charged you for a repair. If that same line (rubber hose btw) came loose again it would cause the same problem. If you can't find the leak with the car in park then do this: Have a TRUSTED friend sit in the car, hold his foot FIRMLY on the brake pedal and shift to reverse. This way you can hear the leak better without the engine reving so high, and if his foot does slip off of the brake pedal the car will back away from you instead of running you over (in drive). Once you find the source of the hissing sound check to see if it's a hose or plastic line. Both can be repaired fairly easilly. Good luck.
2016-05-24 02:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Nedra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you new to stick shift? Have them check the idle mixture control and the transmission fluid level.:-(=
2007-02-21 04:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely a low transmission fluid problem. This is causing your torque converter to malfunction.
2007-02-21 04:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by Jesse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fuel pump problems maybe.. get an estimate from two separate shops.. if they are close, go with the one you "feel" is best. Let your intuitions lead you once you have numbers on paper
2007-02-21 04:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by chellimerrett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to check the tranny fluid..if its full you need a new tranny
2007-02-21 04:17:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋